Almaty Weather in January
Kazakhstan · 30-year monthly averages
🤔 Fair time to visit
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.
Avg high
1°C
33°F
Avg low
-8°C
17°F
Rainfall
35mm
dry
Rainy days
6
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 112 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- warm coat
- sweaters and layers
- scarf
January vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Almaty in January?
- 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.
- Does it rain a lot in Almaty in January?
- Almaty sees around 35mm of precipitation in January on average — dry by global standards.
- Is January a good time to visit Almaty?
- January is a workable month to visit Almaty, but expect some weather trade-offs.