Almaty weather in January
January in Almaty: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Almaty · #534 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Almaty climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 24 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 cm / 8.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 107 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Almaty in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Almaty?
- January in Almaty: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Almaty on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Almaty in January?
- In January, Almaty averages a daily high of -0.6°C and a low of -8.7°C, with about 23.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Almaty in January?
- Almaty has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 107 in January.
- Does it snow in Almaty in January?
- Almaty sees roughly 20.7 cm of snowfall in January.