Almaty Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Almaty is situated in a mountainous area which has an influence on the climate in this city. Almaty has a humid continental climate with more rainfall than in the rest of the country. Especially in spring and early summer months there is a lot more rain. Summers are pleasant and make it a perfect time to visit. Most precipitation will be snow in winter.
Monthly Temperature in Almaty
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Almaty. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C (27°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Almaty
Generally, Almaty has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 869 mm (34 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, May it receives high rainfall, averaging 141 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 30 mm (1.2 in) over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Almaty Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Almaty
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Almaty. 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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Almaty by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Almaty.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 78%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Almaty
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Almaty 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Almaty
During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Almaty enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (65°F) to 25°C (77°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 57 mm (2.2 in) in September to 141 mm (5.6 in) in May. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Need help choosing your next travel destination? We offer a specialized tool that matches you with locations based on your weather preferences. Explore destinations that suit your climate preferences.
