October 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 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 95 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
-10°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Almaty has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Almaty in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Almaty for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +17°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +12°C.
Is Almaty warm or cold in October?
Almaty is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +5°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Almaty:
Climate in Almaty in October
Almaty weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+16°C
+8°C
Min. temperature
-2°C
-10°C
-18°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+30°C
+23°C
Rainfall
127 mm
95 mm
42 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
73%
78%
79%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1022 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
4
Cloudy days
3
8
12
Rainy days
23
17
8
Snowy days
0
1
5
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 127 mm to 95 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 0 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 4 to 5.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Almaty in October 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 October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Almaty based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 74 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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.
How was the weather last October in Almaty?
This is the weather in Almaty in October 2023:
1 October
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+21°C
2 October
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+23°C
3 October
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+20°C
4 October
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+19°C
5 October
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+20°C
6 October
🌧️
+19°C
7 October
🌧️
+18°C
8 October
☁️
+19°C
9 October
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+19°C
10 October
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+22°C
11 October
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+23°C
12 October
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+25°C
13 October
🌧️
+12°C
14 October
🌧️
+8°C
15 October
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+10°C
16 October
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+12°C
17 October
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+18°C
18 October
☁️
+19°C
19 October
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+18°C
20 October
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+19°C
21 October
☁️
+19°C
22 October
🌧️
+17°C
23 October
🌧️
+12°C
24 October
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+13°C
25 October
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+18°C
26 October
🌧️
+18°C
27 October
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+11°C
28 October
☀️
+14°C
29 October
☁️
+18°C
30 October
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+19°C
31 October
🌧️
+12°C
In October 2023 Almaty had 11 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Almaty climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Almaty in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Almaty?
It’s always a good time to visit Almaty, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Almaty in October?
October 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 October?
Almaty is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Almaty in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Almaty in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Kazakhstan
Check out the weather for other cities in Kazakhstan.
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.