Climate normals · 1970–2000
Almaty Climate
Almaty is a city in Kazakhstan (02) with a population of about 1,977,011. Its average annual temperature is 9.8°C (50°F), with roughly 515 mm of rain per year.
9.8°C
Avg Temp
515
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Almaty Climate
Almaty has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F) and receives about 515 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.8°C
Avg Temp
515
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 21° | 27 mm |
| February | -4° / 25° | 31 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 46 mm |
| April | 12° / 53° | 79 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 83 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 45 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 30 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 23 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 24 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 47 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 46 mm |
| December | -3° / 26° | 34 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Almaty
The most comfortable months to visit Almaty are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Almaty are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Almaty, Kazakhstan has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C and about 515 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Almaty average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.