Month guide · Almaty · Kazakhstan
Almaty in July
What July is really like in Almaty: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rem.photographer, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. The hottest month in the city, but cool in the mountains; the best time for high hikes and Big Almaty Lake.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:26
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 15.1 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Almaty, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Panfilov Park and Zhibek Zholy
Zhibek Zholy (the Arbat)
Look for the mosaics in the Zhibek Zholy metro station below the street.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Food
Architecture · City centre
Almaty Metro art stations
Almaty's single metro line, opened in 2011, has stations decorated with themes from Kazakh culture: mosaics and chandeliers at Almaly, Silk Road reliefs at Zhibek Zholy and stained glass at Abay.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Panfilov Park and Zhibek Zholy
Almaty Central Mosque
Dress modestly with arms and legs covered, and women should bring a headscarf.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Architecture · Golden Square
Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre
Kazakhstan's national opera and ballet company performs in a 1941 neoclassical theatre with national ornament on Kabanbay Batyr Street.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Art
- Couples
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 18°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Almaty?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest month in the city, but cool in the mountains; the best time for high hikes and Big Almaty Lake.
+How warm is Almaty in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Almaty in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.