Almaty — time and weather
Almaty is a city in Kazakhstan, in the Asia/Almaty time zone. This page shows the current local time in Almaty and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Almaty
Local time in Almaty is based on the Asia/Almaty time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Kazakhstan is a vast Central Asian country of steppes, mountains and modern cities, blending nomadic traditions with urban culture.
More about the country: Kazakhstan →What to see in Almaty
Sights and historical places
- the Ascension Cathedral in Panfilov Park
- the high-altitude Medeu skating rink
- Kok-Tobe hill with a cable car
- the Green Bazaar
Museums
- the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- the Kasteyev Art Museum
Where to spend time
- Panfilov Park
- the Botanical Garden
- the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains
Local cuisine
Kazakh cuisine — beshbarmak and plov; many cafes and bazaars with street food.
Climate in Almaty: month by month
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with average daytime highs of 32.1 °C; the coolest is January, around -0.2 °C by day and -8.6 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in May (~86 mm) and is lowest in July (~18 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -9 | 24 | 5 |
| February | 2 | -6 | 34 | 6 |
| March | 10 | 0 | 84 | 12 |
| April | 18 | 7 | 68 | 9 |
| May | 23 | 13 | 86 | 11 |
| June | 29 | 18 | 24 | 5 |
| July | 32 | 20 | 18 | 3 |
| August | 30 | 18 | 19 | 4 |
| September | 24 | 13 | 33 | 4 |
| October | 16 | 6 | 59 | 7 |
| November | 8 | 0 | 53 | 7 |
| December | 1 | -6 | 38 | 6 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Almaty are September: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Almaty: Sunrise 05:02 · Sunset 18:49 · Day length 13:46
Time difference from Almaty right now:
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| London | +4 h |
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| Tokyo | −4 h |
| Paris | +3 h |
| Sydney | −5 h |