Season guide · Almaty · Kazakhstan
Almaty in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot, sunny city days and cool mountains; the best season for Big Almaty Lake, Kolsai, Kaindy and hiking. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 24 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 | 15.4 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 8 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 6 | 13.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 16°C (61°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 104 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
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
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
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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
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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
Park · Al-Farabi and Esentai
First President's Park
A large landscaped park in the south of the city with fountains, lawns and long avenues aligned on the mountains behind.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- 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
Day trips in summer
- Kolsai Lakes (About 5 hours by car each way) — Three lakes stepped up a forested valley in the Kungey Alatau.
- Kaindy Lake (About 5 hours by car, last stretch by 4×4) — A lake formed after an earthquake in 1911 dammed a gorge, drowning a spruce forest whose bare trunks still rise from the turquoise water.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Almaty?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, sunny city days and cool mountains; the best season for Big Almaty Lake, Kolsai, Kaindy and hiking.
+What is the weather like in Almaty in summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.