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Almaty
A leafy city at the foot of the Tian Shan, with skiing and mountain lakes close by.
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What Almaty is like
Almaty is Kazakhstan's biggest city, a green, leafy place at the foot of the snowy Tian Shan mountains, with skiing, hiking and lakes less than an hour away.
Don't miss
- 01ShymbulakA ski resort reached by cable car from the city.
- 02Kok TobeA hilltop park with views over the city.
- 03Zenkov CathedralA colourful wooden cathedral in Panfilov Park.
- 04Green BazaarThe busy central market.
Where to stay
- City centreNear Panfilov Park.
- MedeuMountain hotels near the ski area.
Worth knowing
The wild apple forests of the mountains around Almaty are thought to be where the domestic apple first came from.
Big Almaty Lake: a turquoise mountain lake
Photo: МаратД · CC BY-SA 4.0
A glacier-fed lake high in the Tian Shan, surrounded by peaks.
Direct flights to Almaty from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Almaty by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -8° | 6 |
| February | 3° | -6° | 7 |
| March | 10° | -0° | 9 |
| April | 18° | 7° | 10 |
| May | 23° | 12° | 9 |
| June | 28° | 16° | 7 |
| July | 30° | 19° | 7 |
| August | 30° | 17° | 4 |
| September | 24° | 12° | 3 |
| October | 17° | 5° | 6 |
| November | 8° | -1° | 7 |
| December | 2° | -6° | 7 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Almaty). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days in any 180).
- Your hotel registers you with the authorities within 3 working days.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you arrive and have a blank page.
From the Foreign Office's Kazakhstan travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.