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Almaty in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Almaty in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Almaty, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Almaty in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Almaty in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +3°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 18 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Almaty has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Almaty in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Almaty for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -12°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +7°C.

Is Almaty warm or cold in February?

Almaty is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to -5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Almaty, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Almaty in February

Almaty weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+1°C+3°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-30°C-19°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+13°C+18°C+25°C
Rainfall
5 mm15 mm60 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
76%76%76%
Air pressure
1023 HPa1022 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
17129
Rainy days
1313
Snowy days
9106

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +1°C to +3°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 15 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Almaty in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Almaty is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Almaty based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 18% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February 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 February in Almaty based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 4% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 10 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Almaty.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Almaty?

This is the weather in Almaty in February 2024:
1 February
☁️
+5°C
2 February
🌧️
+5°C
3 February
🌧️
+7°C
4 February
🌧️
+5°C
5 February
☁️
+4°C
6 February
☁️
+3°C
7 February
🌨️
+2°C
8 February
☁️
+2°C
9 February
☁️
+5°C
10 February
☁️
-2°C
11 February
☁️
0°C
12 February
☀️
-1°C
13 February
☁️
0°C
14 February
☁️
+2°C
15 February
☁️
+4°C
16 February
☁️
+4°C
17 February
🌧️
+7°C
18 February
☁️
+6°C
19 February
☁️
+6°C
20 February
☀️
+7°C
21 February
☀️
+7°C
22 February
☁️
+9°C
23 February
☁️
+10°C
24 February
☁️
+11°C
25 February
☁️
+10°C
26 February
☁️
+5°C
27 February
☁️
+6°C
28 February
☀️
+7°C
In February 2024 Almaty had 4 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Almaty climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Almaty in February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Almaty?

It’s always a good time to visit Almaty, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Almaty in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Almaty rainy in February?

Almaty is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Almaty in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Almaty in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Almaty

Source of the data

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.