Almaty is at its best from May to June and September.
It is busiest and priciest in May to September.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Almaty month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 19° / 6°mostly dry, 37 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 10° / 0°mostly dry, 40 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 4° / -5°mostly dry, 28 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 4° / -6°dry, 23 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 7° / -4°mostly dry, 29 mm | Shoulder | Winter: -5 to -10°C at night with snow; the Shymbulak ski resort is 30 minutes from the city. |
| March 2027 | 14° / 1°mostly dry, 46 mm | Off-season | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | 20° / 7°some rain, 76 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 26° / 12°some rain, 64 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 31° / 17°mostly dry, 46 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 34° / 20°mostly dry, 31 mm | Peak | Mountain-lake season: Big Almaty Lake, Kolsai and Kaindy are easiest to reach from... |
| August 2027 | 33° / 18°dry, 24 mm | Peak | Mountain-lake season: Big Almaty Lake, Kolsai and Kaindy are easiest to reach from... |
| September 2027Best weather | 27° / 13°dry, 22 mm | Peak | Mountain-lake season: Big Almaty Lake, Kolsai and Kaindy are easiest to reach from... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Almaty, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Almaty from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Almaty?
The best weather in Almaty is from May to June and September. Spring: apple and apricot blossoms, and the mountains are still capped with snow. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is May to September. The quietest months are March and November.
When is Almaty most crowded?
Peak season is May to September, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
How hot does Almaty get?
The hottest month is July, with average highs of 34°C; the coolest nights come in January, around -6°C.