Month guide · Almaty · Kazakhstan
Almaty in September
What September is really like in Almaty: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Girdi at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Almaty. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Often the best month: warm, dry days, golden trees and apple season, with clear mountain views.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Almaty: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Almaty City Day celebrations (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Religious site · Panfilov Park and Zhibek Zholy
Ascension Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral)
Completed in 1907 and designed by Andrei Zenkov, this brightly painted Russian Orthodox cathedral is built almost entirely of wood and survived the 1911 earthquake that destroyed much of the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour with the park
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Market · Panfilov Park and Zhibek Zholy
Green Bazaar
Try kazy, kurt and dried apricots before you buy, and bring cash; prices are by the kilogram.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 11°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Almaty?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Almaty?
It is one of the best months to visit Almaty. Often the best month: warm, dry days, golden trees and apple season, with clear mountain views.
+How warm is Almaty in September?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Almaty in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.