Alma Ata weather in February (Kazakhstan)

How is the weather in Alma Ata in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Alma Ata typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -10°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Alma Ata in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 121 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Alma Ata. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alma Ata climate page with graphs.

 

Alma Ata, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 121 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in February

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Alma Ata in February?

Visitors traveling to Alma Ata should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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