Almaty weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Almaty. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
27°C
Average low
17°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Almaty in August
Whatever the weather, Almaty rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Hiking Ala-Archa gorge trails from 1,600 to 3,600 metres through mountain scenery
Visiting the Turgen gorge for alpine meadows and mountaineering base camps
Riding the Assy Plateau and Big Almaty Lake for high-altitude views
Exploring the Central Asian Institute and Soviet-era museums
Shopping Barakholka Market for antiques, souvenirs, and Kazakhstan crafts
Eating horse meat (kazy) and laghman (noodles) at traditional restaurants
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
1C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
May
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
7C
Cold, with occasional showers.
December
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
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