Almaty weather in March
March in Almaty: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Almaty · #495 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Almaty climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 31.5 cm / 12.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 91 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Almaty in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Almaty?
- March in Almaty: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Almaty on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Almaty in March?
- In March, Almaty averages a daily high of 8.6°C and a low of -1.1°C, with about 90.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Almaty in March?
- Almaty has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 91 in March.
- Does it snow in Almaty in March?
- Almaty sees roughly 31.5 cm of snowfall in March.