Month guide · Almaty · Kazakhstan
Almaty in November
What November is really like in Almaty: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dauren Nabijan, CC0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Grey and cooling, with the first city snow and smog days; a quiet month for visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Almaty: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (16°C (61°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 2°C (36°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:46
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:29
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Golden foliage and apple season in September, cooling quickly through October towards the first snow.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Almaty, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Medeu district
Gorky Central Park
Come in the late afternoon on a summer weekday to avoid the weekend crowds.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
Museum · Samal
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
The country's largest museum traces Kazakhstan's history from prehistoric petroglyphs and Scythian gold to nomadic life and the Soviet era, with yurts, jewellery, costumes and a copy of the Golden Man warrior's armour.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Golden Square
Kasteyev State Museum of Arts
Head first to the Kazakh halls on the ground floor, which you will not see anywhere else.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Panfilov Park and Zhibek Zholy
Museum of Kazakh Folk Musical Instruments
A carved wooden building by Andrei Zenkov in Panfilov Park houses a collection of dombras, kobyzes and other traditional instruments, some of which staff play for visitors, explaining the role of music in nomadic life.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near -2°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Almaty?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Almaty in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Almaty?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and cooling, with the first city snow and smog days; a quiet month for visitors.
+How warm is Almaty in November?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Almaty in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.