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August in Alma Ata brings high temperatures, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and nights dropping to 12°C (54°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Alma Ata typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 25°C (77°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 13°C (55°F) to 18°C (64°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Alma Ata spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Alma Ata between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Alma Ata in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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