Almaty in July

Hot; Capital Day on 6 Jul.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatBest month for walking and mountains.
• OctoberGreatCool and clear; golden trees.
• AprilGreatApple and cherry blossom; mild.
• MayGreatGreen and warm; holidays on 1 and 9 May.

• AlmatyHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Almaty and the south-east mountains, Kazakhstan · Almaty, Medeu, Kolsai, Charynhot

  Continental with mountain weather: snow in the city Dec–Feb, smog on still winter days, hot dry summers in the valleys and cool nights at the lakes.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Capital Day

  6 Jul

  Hot; Capital Day is a national holiday with modest local effect.

Crowds · Kazakhstan overall

High

Prices · Kazakhstan overall

High

Kazakhstan overall: Hot in the valleys, ideal in the mountains; lake roads busy at weekends.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Almaty, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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