March · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Almaty in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Almaty in March
Average temperature -3°C, 69 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Almaty scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
March in Almaty — off-season conditions
March averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 69 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Almaty in March?
- In March, Almaty averages -3°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Almaty?
- March earns a 4.5/10 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 March?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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