Ascension Cathedral, Almaty
The Ascension Cathedral in Almaty is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral built in 1907. Constructed entirely of wood, it represents an example of eclectic architecture dedicated to the Ascension of Jesus and named after the Feast of the Ascension. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Kazakhstan according to English Wikipedia data.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located at Gogol 40 in Almaty and is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, located 13 km away. For those traveling from the capital, Astana, the distance is 969 km. The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is 2.5 km away and can be combined with a visit to the cathedral.
Temperatures in Almaty vary significantly throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 27 °C. Winters are cold, with January seeing temperatures between -1 °C and -10 °C. Rainfall is highest in May, at 175 mm over about 10 days, while August and September are drier, with about 4 days of rain each. Visitors may prefer the warmer months of June through September for more comfortable outdoor conditions, or prepare for cold weather if visiting between November and March.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is May, with about 175 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -10 | -8 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 5 | -2 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 39 | 48 | 95 | 152 | 175 | 110 | 89 | 53 | 44 | 79 | 66 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
