Almaty
Kazakhstan
When is the best time to visit Almaty?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2 °C | -8.4 °C | 35 mm | 6.2 | 112 | 9.3 h |
| February | 2.5 °C | -6.5 °C | 43 mm | 6.7 | 119 | 10.5 h |
| March | 9.8 °C | -0.3 °C | 72 mm | 9.2 | 163 | 11.9 h |
| April | 17.6 °C | 6.5 °C | 112 mm | 10.3 | 188 | 13.4 h |
| May | 22.6 °C | 11.2 °C | 99 mm | 9.3 | 235 | 14.7 h |
| June | 27.6 °C | 16.1 °C | 59 mm | 7.4 | 260 | 15.4 h |
| July | 30.2 °C | 18.3 °C | 43 mm | 7.0 | 280 | 15.1 h |
| August | 29.4 °C | 17.1 °C | 34 mm | 4.5 | 278 | 14.0 h |
| September | 24.2 °C | 11.7 °C | 28 mm | 3.4 | 244 | 12.5 h |
| October | 16.6 °C | 5.1 °C | 50 mm | 5.7 | 189 | 11.1 h |
| November | 7.9 °C | -1.2 °C | 55 mm | 6.7 | 117 | 9.7 h |
| December | 1.8 °C | -6.3 °C | 44 mm | 6.7 | 94 | 9.0 h |
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Tours in Almaty
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Almaty
January in Almaty: very cold, with highs of 0 °C and lows of -8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
February in Almaty: very cold, with highs of 3 °C and lows of -7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
March in Almaty: cold, with highs of 10 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
April in Almaty: cool, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 112 mm. Bring something waterproof.
May in Almaty: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
June in Almaty: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
July in Almaty: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 18 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Almaty: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
September in Almaty: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 12 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
October in Almaty: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
November in Almaty: cold, with highs of 8 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
December in Almaty: very cold, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Almaty
- It is the highest of the 17 destinations we cover in Kazakhstan, at 893 metres above sea level.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in May and June and in September and October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 0° in January to 30° in July.
- In 5 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June there are 15 h 22 min of daylight a day; in December, only 9 h 00 min.
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