Alma Ata Climate by Month
The temperature in Alma Ata can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Alma Ata can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -13°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Alma Ata experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 863 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives high rainfall, averaging 140 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 30 mm over 9 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Alma Ata. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Alma Ata.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Alma Ata ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Alma Ata in Kazakhstan
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 140 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.
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