Kazakhstan · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Almaty is cold, with average daytime highs around 1°C (33°F) and nighttime lows near -8°C (17°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 112 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Almaty is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -6°C (21°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 119 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Almaty is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 72mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 163 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Almaty is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 112mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 188 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Almaty is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 235 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Almaty is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (62°F). Expect roughly 59mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 260 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Almaty is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (65°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 280 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Almaty is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 278 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Almaty is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 28mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 244 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Almaty is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (42°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 189 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Almaty is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 117 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Almaty is cold, with average daytime highs around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows near -6°C (21°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 94 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf