Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
31°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Almaty
Kazakhstan · Asia
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
31°F
Lows around 15°F
Precipitation
6 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
19%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 25° and nights feel near 11°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 28°F, easing to about 23°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning21°F
Rain11%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday29°F
Rain9%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon28°F
Rain10%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening23°F
Rain11%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 15 | 0.9 | 6 | 7.4 | 70 |
| Feb | 36 | 20 | 1.2 | 7 | 8.1 | 70 |
| Mar | 49 | 32 | 2.8 | 12 | 9.0 | 70 |
| Apr | 62 | 42 | 4.4 | 14 | 9.7 | 69 |
| May | 71 | 51 | 4.7 | 16 | 11.0 | 66 |
| Jun | 80 | 59 | 3.0 | 13 | 11.9 | 59 |
| Jul | 84 | 63 | 2.4 | 11 | 12.5 | 55 |
| Aug | 82 | 60 | 2.1 | 9 | 12.1 | 54 |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 2.0 | 9 | 10.5 | 57 |
| Oct | 62 | 41 | 2.2 | 10 | 8.8 | 67 |
| Nov | 46 | 28 | 1.8 | 8 | 7.2 | 74 |
| Dec | 34 | 19 | 1.0 | 6 | 6.8 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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