Alma Ata Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Alma Ata can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C (27°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Alma Ata experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 863 mm (34 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, May it receives high rainfall, averaging 140 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 30 mm (1.2 in) over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Alma Ata Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Alma Ata. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alma Ata.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 78%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, October, November and December and highest during March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)