Almaty
City in Kazakhstan
Almaty is located in Kazakhstan and has a population of about 2.2 million people. While not the capital, it is a primary cultural center featuring sites like the Ascension Cathedral and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan.
What to see
The city offers several historical and cultural points of interest. Visitors can explore the Ascension Cathedral or visit the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan. Other notable locations include the A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts and the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments.
When to go
The climate in Almaty varies significantly throughout the year. Summer months, particularly June through August, offer warm daily highs between 25 °C and 28 °C, making these months suitable for outdoor activities. Spring and autumn are cooler, with daily highs ranging from 7 °C to 20 °C. Winter months are cold, with daily highs around -1 °C to 1 °C and lows dropping to -10 °C, which may be challenging for travel.
Getting there
Almaty is served by Almaty International Airport, which is located 16 kilometers from the city. The city is 970 kilometers from Astana.
Top sights in Almaty
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is May, with about 165 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -10 | -8 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 5 | -2 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 45 | 90 | 142 | 165 | 103 | 84 | 50 | 41 | 75 | 62 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Almaty (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts
- Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments