AI-generatedAlmaty at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 645 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 783 m
Climate in Almaty
Almaty has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Almaty is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:0517:11
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:43 · evening 16:33–17:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:47 · evening 17:29–17:40
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Almaty in October?
In October, Almaty is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Almaty.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:05 – 17:11
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Almaty
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Almaty
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Almaty, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Almaty
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Almaty: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Almaty has about 8 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Almaty
How breezy and how cloudy Almaty is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Almaty typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Almaty: variable cloud, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Almaty
How often the day gets hot in Almaty (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Almaty has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Almaty
When Almaty is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Almaty has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 12 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Almaty
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26 | −1° | −8° | 3.6 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 1° | −6° | 4.2 h | 8 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | −1° | 5.3 h | 12 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 15° | 3° | 6.3 h | 12 | 105 |
| MayMay | 82 | 20° | 8° | 7.6 h | 10 | 102 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 25° | 12° | 8.7 h | 7 | 44 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 27° | 15° | 9.0 h | 4 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 26° | 14° | 9.0 h | 4 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 22° | 10° | 8.1 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 14° | 3° | 6.1 h | 8 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 6° | −4° | 3.9 h | 8 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 1° | −7° | 3.0 h | 8 | 40 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.25° N, 76.91° E · 783 m · Asia/Almaty
Best time to visit Almaty
The best time to visit Almaty is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is April with 105 mm of precipitation.
Almaty through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Almaty in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Almaty in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Almaty in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 6–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Almaty in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–1 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Almaty for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Almaty
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August has the better holiday weather in Almaty: score 100 against 65. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 100better |
| Day high | 14° | 26° |
| Night low | 3° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 25 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Almaty month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January-1° · 4 h
In January, Almaty is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in January26February1° · 4 h
In February, Almaty is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in February21March8° · 5 h
In March, Almaty is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in March57April15° · 6 h
In April, Almaty is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in April82May20° · 8 h
In May, Almaty is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in May93June25° · 9 h
In June, Almaty is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in June99July27° · 9 h
In July, Almaty is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in July100August26° · 9 h
In August, Almaty is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in August96September22° · 8 h
In September, Almaty is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in September65October14° · 6 h
In October, Almaty is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in October24November6° · 4 h
In November, Almaty is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almaty.
Almaty in November22December1° · 3 h
In December, Almaty is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Almaty.
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Almaty vs. Bishkek
In October Bishkek has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 65). During the day Bishkek is 2 °C warmer than Almaty.
| in October | Almaty | Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Almaty in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Almaty has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Almaty
When is the best time to visit Almaty?
The best time to visit Almaty is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Almaty?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Almaty?
The wettest month is April with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Almaty get?
Almaty gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Almaty in?
Almaty uses the time zone Asia/Almaty, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from London to Almaty takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Almaty?
Almaty has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 24.
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