Almaty Weather in January
Kazakhstan · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (38°F)
Avg low-6°C (22°F)
Rainfall22 mm (0.9 in)
RatingPoor 3.4/10
Expect cold days in Almaty in January: the average high is 4°C (38°F) and the average low is -6°C (22°F). January is winter in Kazakhstan. The month is fairly dry, with about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain spread over 6 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Almaty?
January is not the best time to visit Almaty (3.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April to May and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (38°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -6°C (22°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (28°F) |
| Rainfall | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 58% |
| Cloud cover | 81% |
| Daylight | 9.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.5 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Almaty in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Almaty weather in other months
Jan4°C / -6°C22 mmPoorFeb6°C / -4°C29 mmPoorMar14°C / 1°C50 mmGoodApr20°C / 7°C75 mmExcellentMay25°C / 11°C68 mmExcellentJun30°C / 17°C38 mmExcellentJul34°C / 19°C26 mmGoodAug32°C / 18°C25 mmGoodSep26°C / 12°C22 mmExcellentOct19°C / 6°C38 mmExcellentNov11°C / 0°C42 mmFairDec5°C / -4°C26 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit AlmatyFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bishkek6°C · 23 mm
- Shymkent2°C · 63 mm
- Tashkent5°C · 49 mm
- Dushanbe9°C · 36 mm
- UEruemqi-2°C · 9 mm
- Astana-13°C · 21 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.