When is the best time to go to Almaty?

When is the best time to go to Almaty? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Almaty are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May and June


Annual weather in Almaty

For full information about the climate and weather in Almaty a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 13°F/25°F
3.2in
February 16°F/29°F
4.7in
March 27°F/41°F
7.3in
April 36°F/52°F
10.3in
May 45°F/61°F
14.3in
June 54°F/68°F
16.2in
July 58°F/76°F
10.8in
August 54°F/74°F
8.9in
September 47°F/65°F
6.5in
October 36°F/50°F
6.3in
November 23°F/38°F
4.6in
December 16°F/27°F
3.6in


Weather and climate in Almaty

Almaty enjoys a hot-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Almaty is 50°F (ranging from 25°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 96.4in, with a minimum of 3.2in in january and a maximum of 16.2in in june.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 67°F and you can expect to have 7.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In april the climate is bad. It is for example 52°F as maximum temperature in april.
  • From may to july the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 76°F and it rains about 52% of the time in july.
  • In august the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and it rains about 8.9in each month.
  • In the month of september the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains in september about 6.5in.
  • In the month of october the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 50°F°C and it rains about 6.3in each month.
  • From november to december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 27°F in average and, in december, 6 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Almaty

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Almaty: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Almaty

Find out when Almaty has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Almaty

  • Very low season in Almaty
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Almaty
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, November and December.
  • High season in Almaty
    The number of visitors to Almaty is high in: June, July and October.
  • Peak season in Almaty
    The largest number of tourists visiting Almaty is during: May, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Almaty month by month



Best time for low prices in Almaty

Average prices of hotels in Almaty month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Almaty. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Almaty

On average, it costs $ 76 per day to hire a car in Almaty. This price varies by $ 21 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 61 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 82.

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