Month guide · Almaty · Kazakhstan
Almaty in June
What June is really like in Almaty: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Almaty. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny, with mountain roads and trails opening fully; the start of the best season for lakes and canyons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Almaty: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:34
- Daylight
- About 15.4 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Almaty, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Medeu and Shymbulak
Shymbulak
Central Asia's best-known ski resort sits above Medeu, connected by a gondola of about 4.5 km that rises to around 2,260 metres.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
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Nature · Ile-Alatau National Park
Big Almaty Lake
Go early with a taxi or tour; the last stretch is a mountain road, and the lake's colour is best in sunshine from June to October.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Market · Panfilov Park and Zhibek Zholy
Green Bazaar
Almaty's central market, the Zelyony Bazar, fills a large hall with stalls of horse-meat sausage, dried fruit, nuts, honey, Korean salads and bowls of kurt cheese, with vendors offering tastings.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
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
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Almaty?
One of the best months to visit Almaty. The other best months are May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Almaty?
It is one of the best months to visit Almaty. Warm and sunny, with mountain roads and trails opening fully; the start of the best season for lakes and canyons.
+How warm is Almaty in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Almaty in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.