Month guide · Almaty · Kazakhstan

Almaty in August

What August is really like in Almaty: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated 24 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; ideal for Kolsai, Kaindy and high-altitude trails, with fruit season at the bazaar.

Average high / low: 30°C (86°F) / 17°C (63°F)
Rainy days: About 6
Daylight: About 13.9 hours
Crowds: Busy
Hotel prices: High

Weather in August

August is the 2nd-warmest month in Almaty: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Sunrise (15 August): About 04:58
Sunset (15 August): About 18:56
Daylight: About 13.9 hours

Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny city days and cool mountains; the best season for Big Almaty Lake, Kolsai, Kaindy and hiking.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.

Events in August

August has no major recurring festival in Almaty, which usually means easier bookings.

What to do in August

Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.

Landmark · Medeu and Shymbulak

Medeu

An outdoor speed-skating rink built in 1972 at about 1,700 metres in the mountains above Almaty, where many world records were set.

Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
Cost: Low cost

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Nature · Medeu and Shymbulak

Shymbulak

Ride all the way to Talgar Pass on a clear morning and bring warm layers even in summer; the air is thin and cold at the top.

Time needed: Half a day
Cost: Expensive

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Nature · Ile-Alatau National Park

Big Almaty Lake

A glacial reservoir at about 2,500 metres, about 28 km south of the city, whose milky-turquoise colour comes from glacial silt.

Time needed: Half a day
Cost: Low cost

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Nature · Ile-Alatau National Park

Kok Zhaylau trail

Start before 9am, bring water and layers, and check tick precautions in spring and early summer.

Time needed: 4–6 hours
Cost: Low cost

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What to pack

For highs near 30°C, lows near 17°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.

Is August a good time to visit Almaty?

A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.

Almaty in other months

Questions travellers ask

+Is August a good time to visit Almaty?

It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dry; ideal for Kolsai, Kaindy and high-altitude trails, with fruit season at the bazaar.

+How warm is Almaty in August?

Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Almaty in August?

Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.