Winters in Balqash are bitterly cold, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C in January and February. Spring brings a slow warming trend, with daytime temperatures occasionally reaching up to 30°C by April. Summer is warm to hot, with July being the hottest month, but even then temperatures rarely exceed 38°C. Autumn is mild, with September and October temperatures still pleasant, around 10-20°C. In contrast, winter mornings can be quite chilly, often below -20°C, while afternoons may rise to above freezing point by December and January.