Almaty & the Tian Shan
Snow-capped peaks visible from the middle of the city, a canyon coloured like it was carved out of Mars, and apples that, according to the locals, started right here before spreading round the world.
The best time to visit Almaty & the Tian Shan is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 22:13 (UTC+5).
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The year at a glance
June · high 28°C · rain 31mm · 15.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30°F | 23mm0.9in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| February | 3°C38°F | 45mm1.8in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 12°C53°F | 71mm2.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 19°C65°F | 81mm3.2in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| May | 23°C73°F | 73mm2.9in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| June | 28°C82°F | 31mm1.2in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 32°C90°F | 15mm0.6in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C86°F | 22mm0.9in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C76°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C60°F | 53mm2.1in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 6°C43°F | 59mm2.3in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 0°C32°F | 34mm1.3in | 9.0h9.0h |
Good to know
- Currency
- KZTKazakhstani tenge
- Language
- Kazakh, Russian
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Almaty & the Tian Shan?
The best time to visit Almaty & the Tian Shan is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Almaty & the Tian Shan get?
Typical daytime highs in Almaty & the Tian Shan are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 1°C (33°F).
Is Almaty & the Tian Shan expensive?
On the ground, Almaty & the Tian Shan is cheap.
What sort of trip is Almaty & the Tian Shan good for?
Almaty & the Tian Shan is good for nature and scenery, adventure holidays, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Almaty & the Tian Shan?
The wettest month in Almaty & the Tian Shan is April at 81mm (3.2in), the driest July at 15mm (0.6in), with a monthly average of 45mm (1.8in).
What plug do I need for Almaty & the Tian Shan?
Almaty & the Tian Shan uses type C, F sockets at 220 V.
