Almaty, Kazakhstan Weather
Almaty hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Almaty weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Almaty looks sunny, with a high of 93° and an overnight low of 66°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Almaty 14-day forecast
About the weather in Almaty
Almaty has a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Average daytime highs range from about 31°F (0°C) in January to around 87°F (31°C) in July, and the city records roughly 98 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Almaty weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 31°F (0°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: -22°F (-30°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 28 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 31°F (0°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -22°F (-30°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.3 inches (108 mm) of rain over 12 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 28 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
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); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Almaty brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Almaty is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Almaty is bitterly 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 around 15 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Almaty by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |