Almaty, KazakhstanQuick decision
When to visit Almaty?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–28°C in August
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (24%)
📅 Best score
9.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Tian Shan MountainsJun–Sep — Kok Tobe cable car, Shymbulak resort, Big Almaty Lake.
Shymbulak skiingDec–Mar — resort 30 min from downtown, affordable powder.
Green bazaar & cuisineYear-round — Green Bazaar, beshbarmak, original wild apples.
Charyn CanyonMay–Oct — 'Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan', 200 km from Almaty.
Monthly climate data
Almaty weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -8°C | -1°C | 18% | 0.8 | 8.0h | 4.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -6°C | 1°C | 23% | 1.3 | 9.4h | 4.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.6 | 10.0h | 4.9/10 | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 7°C | 17°C | 38% | 3.4 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 36% | 3.1 | 12.3h | 7.6/10 | 4.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 27°C | 24% | 1.3 | 13.1h | 8.9/10 | 4.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.9 | 13.5h | 8.9/10 | 4.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 17°C | 28°C | 14% | 0.7 | 12.3h | 9.3/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 23°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.2h | 8.3/10 | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 5°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.7 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | -2°C | 7°C | 25% | 1.8 | 8.5h | 4.7/10 | 7.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -6°C | 0°C | 24% | 1.1 | 7.6h | 4.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 38% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 18% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 22% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 0°C, 22% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.6/10). For hiking/summer: August (9.3/10, 28°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.4/10. Cold temperatures (-1°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 28°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
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