Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 6 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

Almaty Weather Radar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Almaty?

The hottest month in Almaty is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 31°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 19.6°C (67°F).

What is the coldest month in Almaty?

The coldest month in Almaty is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around -8.4°C (17°F) and daytime highs near -0.4°C (31°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Freezing overnight temperatures are common during this month, so plan for icy conditions in the early morning.

Does Almaty have a rainy season?

Almaty doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. April is the wettest month on average (about 103 mm), while August is the driest (about 22 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Almaty?

The best time to visit Almaty is typically September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.5°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 35 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Almaty's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Almaty's air quality index (AQI) is 1, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.

Atmospheric Details

Wind

5 km/h

ENE · Light Breeze · Max 6 km/h

Humidity

23 %

Low · dry air

UV Index

High

Visibility

16 km

Excellent

Pressure

924 hPa

Low · change likely

Dew Point

3°C

Dry air

Today vs Normal

33°C+5° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

14 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs above normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran below.

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 6 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.