When to go · Almaty
Almaty, month by month
The best months for Almaty: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold, smog possible; ski season.-2° / -9°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedCold; good for skiing, not for walking.0° / -7°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchMixedThaw and slush; Nauryz on 21–23 Mar.8° / -1°, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatApple and cherry blossom; mild.17° / 6°, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatGreen and warm; holidays on 1 and 9 May.22° / 11°, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatWarm; mountains open.27° / 15°, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyMixedHot; Capital Day on 6 Jul.29° / 17°, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedHot; 30 Aug holiday.28° / 16°, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatBest month for walking and mountains.23° / 11°, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatCool and clear; golden trees.15° / 5°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberMixedCold, smog begins.7° / -1°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberMixedCold; ski season; Independence Day on 16–17 Dec.0° / -6°, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays