Best Time to Visit Almaty
Kazakhstan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Almaty are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Almaty sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 1°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 673mm — April is typically the wettest month (~112mm) and September the driest (~28mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 280 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
23/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
41°C
highest recorded · July 20
+3.2°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / -8°C | 35mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 3° / -6°C | 43mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 10° / 0°C | 72mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 18° / 7°C | 112mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 23° / 12°C | 99mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 28° / 16°C | 59mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 31° / 19°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 30° / 17°C | 34mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 25° / 12°C | 28mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 17° / 5°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 8° / -1°C | 55mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 2° / -6°C | 44mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Almaty?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Almaty are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Almaty?
- July is typically the hottest month in Almaty, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Almaty?
- April is usually the wettest month, with around 112mm of precipitation.