Early October will bring unsettled weather to Kazakhstan's three largest cities, with rain and thunderstorms forecast in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent. The worst conditions are expected in Shymkent, where Kazhydromet forecasts heavy rain, hail and winds of up to 20 m/s, according to infohub.kz.
No precipitation is expected in the capital on September 30. Nighttime temperatures will range from +4 to +6°C, while daytime highs will reach +19 to +21°C. Northeast and east winds will gust up to 15–18 m/s during the day.
The weather in Astana will change on October 1, with rain and thunderstorms forecast during the day and temperatures dropping to +15 to +17°C. Nighttime temperatures will be +5 to +7°C. Rain will continue on October 2, with thunderstorms again possible during the day. Temperatures will remain at +15 to +17°C, while wind gusts will strengthen to 15–20 m/s.
Almaty will be dry and warm on September 30, with temperatures reaching +22 to +24°C. Forecasters expect rain and thunderstorms during the day on October 1, though temperatures will stay at +22 to +24°C. Rain and thunderstorms are again expected overnight and in the morning on October 2, with daytime temperatures dropping to +19 to +21°C.
Precipitation will begin in Shymkent on September 30. Rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts of up to 15–20 m/s are forecast during the day. Temperatures will reach +22 to +24°C.
The most unfavorable weather is expected on October 1, when Kazhydromet forecasts rain, thunderstorms, occasional heavy rain and hail. Winds will strengthen to 15–20 m/s, and daytime temperatures will drop to +18 to +20°C.
Rain and thunderstorms are still possible in Shymkent overnight on October 2, but daytime temperatures will climb back to +22 to +24°C.