What to expect in January
January ranks 8 out of 12 months in Almaty. Compared to December: 6 pts fewer rainy days, +0.6h of sun per day.
What it's like in January
Is January the right month?
The best month in Almaty is August (9.1/10), 5.0 pts higher than January.
Our verdict
Almaty is the former capital of Kazakhstan (until 1997, replaced by Astana/Nur-Sultan), but remains the economic and cultural capital. At 800m altitude at the foot of the Tian Shan .
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Almaty
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Kazakhstan
🌡️ Climate
🏔️ Mountain stay
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Where is Almaty ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Kazakhstan