Almaty weather in March (Kazakhstan)

How does the March weather in Almaty compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Almaty typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C.

Precipitation

Almaty in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 149 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Almaty. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Almaty, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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