January · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Almaty in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Almaty in January
Average temperature -11°C, 24 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Almaty scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -11°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Almaty sits below the Tian Shan, with Soviet-era parks, a green bazaar, and mountain access from the city edge.
January in Almaty — off-season conditions
January sits at -11°C (12°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 24 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Almaty — 5.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Almaty in January?
- In January, Almaty averages -11°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Almaty?
- January earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Almaty in January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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