Almaty, Kazakhstan Weather

Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 · Local time 03:31
59°
Clear Feels like 52° · High 83° / Low 58°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
29%
0 Low
Updated 4 hours ago

Almaty hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 83°F (29°C).

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
52°
Wind
4 mph
SSE · gusts 13 mph
Humidity
29%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
0% chance today

Almaty weather tomorrow (Friday, August 28)

Tomorrow in Almaty looks sunny, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 65°. Rain is unlikely (0% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
88° / 65°
Precipitation
0%
Sunrise / sunset
05:12 AM / 06:34 PM

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Almaty 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 83° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 88° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 90° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 85° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 91° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 67° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 69° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 72° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Cloudy
High 81° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 80° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 83° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Sep 9 Wednesday
Sunny
High 81° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 1%

About the weather in Almaty

A 29°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Almaty among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 87°F (31°C) by day; January averages 31°F (0°C), with nights at 17°F (-8°C).

Almaty weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 31°F (0°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 102°F (39°C) high · -22°F (-30°C) low
  • Wettest month: April (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.6 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid continental
  • Annual swing: 29°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Snow: about 28 days a year
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 1
  • Average humidity: 57%

Temperatures through the year

July is the warm end of the year, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. January sits at the other end of the year: 31°F (0°C) by day, 17°F (-8°C) at night. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 102°F (39°C) and the lowest daily minimum -22°F (-30°C). Between the average July and the average January lie 29°C, a wider spread than 96% of the 3496 cities in our dataset.

Rain, sun and snow

Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 4 months, November through February. Relative humidity averages 57% across the year, drier than about 89% of the cities we track. Snow falls on roughly 28 days a year, mostly October through April. July is the brightest month at 12.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.3.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Almaty is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days, plus about 7 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer sits firmly in the heat here - highs near 84°F (29°C), nights near 63°F (17°C), and expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.2 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Through fall, Almaty is crisp but comfortable: 58°F (15°C) by day, 41°F (5°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season, plus about 6 snowy days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Almaty runs to hard cold, with daytime highs averaging 34°F (1°C) and nights around 20°F (-7°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season, plus about 15 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.

Average temperatures in Almaty by month

Monthly averages for Almaty based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 31° 17° 6 1.0 in 6.8 h/day 66%
February 37° 22° 7 1.5 in 7.6 h/day 64%
March 51° 33° 13 3.4 in 8.4 h/day 65%
April 63° 44° 12 4.3 in 9.4 h/day 61%
May 71° 53° 12 4.1 in 10.9 h/day 58%
June 80° 61° 8 1.9 in 12.2 h/day 49%
July 87° 66° 6 1.4 in 12.6 h/day 42%
August 83° 63° 5 1.2 in 11.8 h/day 42%
September 73° 54° 6 1.4 in 10.4 h/day 45%
October 59° 42° 8 2.2 in 8.4 h/day 56%
November 43° 28° 9 2.3 in 6.6 h/day 65%
December 34° 20° 7 1.3 in 6.3 h/day 67%

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Common questions

When does it rain most in Almaty?
April, at 4.3 inches (108 mm) over about 12 days. January is the driest month, at 1.0 inches (26 mm).
Is Almaty hot in summer?
July averages 87°F (31°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Is Almaty warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 51°F (10°C) annual average is cooler than 85% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
What is the best time to visit Almaty?
The best time to visit Almaty is generally April to June and August to September, when these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 74°F (23°C), with rain on about 8 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What is the coldest month in Almaty?
January, with highs of 31°F (0°C) and lows near 17°F (-8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -22°F (-30°C).
How cold does Almaty get in winter?
January nights average 17°F (-8°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
What is the hottest month in Almaty?
July, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Does it snow in Almaty?
Yes - about 28 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through April.