Almaty Province, Kazakhstan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Almaty Province, Kazakhstan? If you're planning to go to Almaty Province, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Almaty Province, Kazakhstan

Based on the climate and weather in Almaty Province, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Almaty Province, Kazakhstan by month

January

If you are traveling to Almaty Province in January, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
Scarf
Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Very heavy socks
Gloves
Thermal undergarments
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Pajamas, such as sweats

February

February in Almaty Province is biting cold. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day of the month. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves
Waterproof boots
Pajamas, such as sweats
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Umbrella
Very heavy socks
Fleeces
Sweaters
Insulated boots
Waterproof coat
Multiple layer jacket shell
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

March

If you are traveling to Almaty Province in March, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket

April

Traveling to Almaty Province in April, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Long skirts
Dresses
Socks

May

May for Almaty Province is balmy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Skirts
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat

June

If you go to Almaty Province in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

July

If you are traveling to Almaty Province in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat

August

If you are traveling to Almaty Province in August, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Sandals
Light footwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Skirts

September

September here dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Umbrella
Light footwear
Dresses
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

October

If you go to Almaty Province in October, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Long skirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Standard footwear

November

If you go to Almaty Province in November, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Waterproof luggage
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Heavy jacket
Rain coat
Umbrella
Heavy socks

December

December is very cold. Temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thermal undergarments
Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof coat
Multiple layer jacket shell
Sweaters
Very heavy socks
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
Scarf
Fleeces
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Gloves

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Almaty Province, Kazakhstan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Almaty Province, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Almaty Province

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