April could be a good time to visit Almaty, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in April. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 131 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
131 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Almaty has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Almaty in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Almaty for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +15°C with a maximum of +23°C and a minimum of -4°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +21°C.
Is Almaty warm or cold in April?
Almaty is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Almaty:
Climate in Almaty in April
Almaty weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+16°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
-15°C
-7°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+29°C
+32°C
Rainfall
60 mm
131 mm
186 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
76%
75%
78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
3
Cloudy days
9
5
3
Rainy days
13
19
24
Snowy days
6
1
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +16°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 60 mm to 131 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 0 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 3 to 4.
Wind speed in Almaty in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Almaty is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Almaty based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 86 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Almaty wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 186 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Almaty based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 4 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Almaty?
This is the weather in Almaty in April 2023:
1 April
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+9°C
2 April
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+9°C
3 April
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+14°C
4 April
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+16°C
5 April
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+15°C
6 April
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+14°C
7 April
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+16°C
8 April
☁️
+15°C
9 April
🌧️
+17°C
10 April
🌧️
+16°C
11 April
🌧️
+11°C
12 April
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+14°C
13 April
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+18°C
14 April
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+21°C
15 April
🌧️
+18°C
16 April
🌧️
+16°C
17 April
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+13°C
18 April
☁️
+4°C
19 April
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+8°C
20 April
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+10°C
21 April
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+12°C
22 April
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+12°C
23 April
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+20°C
24 April
🌧️
+23°C
25 April
🌧️
+16°C
26 April
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+17°C
27 April
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+20°C
28 April
🌧️
+23°C
29 April
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+21°C
30 April
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+21°C
In April 2023 Almaty had 8 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Almaty climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Almaty in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+14°C) and the highest in 2023 (+16°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 529 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 1482 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Almaty in April:
Is April a good time to visit Almaty?
It’s always a good time to visit Almaty, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Almaty in April?
April has mild temperatures in Almaty. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Almaty rainy in April?
Almaty is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Almaty in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Almaty in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Kazakhstan
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Almaty, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.