Altai, Kazakhstan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Altai, Kazakhstan? If you're planning to go to Altai, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Altai, Kazakhstan

Based on the climate and weather in Altai, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Altai, Kazakhstan

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear out. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Altai, Kazakhstan by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January can be bitter cold. Temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost nearly every day this month. It rains about half of the time.

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February

If you go to Altai in February, you will notice that it can be bitter cold. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). There is frost almost every day of the month.

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March

Traveling to Altai in March, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost almost every day.

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April

April in Altai is brisk. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains about a third of the time.

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May

May in Altai is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost occasionally. It rains about half of the time.

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June

If you go to Altai in June, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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July

Traveling to Altai in July, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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August

If you go to Altai in August, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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September

Traveling to Altai in September, you will notice that it is crisp. 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 occasionally.

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October

Traveling to Altai in October, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

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November

November for Altai is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days. It rains about half of the time.

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December

December for Altai is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost nearly every day this month. It rains about half of the time.

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