When to go · Almaty
Almaty in August
Mixed month. Hot; 30 Aug holiday.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 28° / 16°
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Kazakhstan overall
- Prices
- High
- Kazakhstan overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Almaty
Hot; 30 Aug holiday.
Weather in August
- AlmatyHighs around 28 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 6 days
- Almaty and the south-east mountains, Kazakhstan · Almaty, Medeu, Kolsai, Charynhot
Continental with mountain weather: snow in the city Dec–Feb, smog on still winter days, hot dry summers in the valleys and cool nights at the lakes.
Summer season
Hot midday sun; mornings and evenings are pleasant; mountains fully open.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Constitution Day
30 Aug
Hot; Constitution Day.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kazakhstan overall
- High
- Prices · Kazakhstan overall
- High
Kazakhstan overall: As July; canyon days need early starts.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen