Weather Forecast for Astana and Almaty: Anticipating Rain, Gales, and Scorching Temperatures
In the coming week, both Astana and Almaty, the two major cities of Kazakhstan, are set to experience warm to hot, mostly dry conditions with partly cloudy skies and moderate winds.
Astana (August 1–7, 2025)
Early August in Astana will feature partly cloudy skies with no precipitation, northeast winds around 5–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will mostly range from about +8 to +12°C. Daytime highs will gradually rise from +20 to +27°C. The weather is expected to be moderately warm and dry, with winds shifting slightly southeast around August 11. No significant rain or storms are forecast for the first several days.
Almaty (August 1–7, 2025)
Almaty, located in southern Kazakhstan, will have consistently partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. Winds from the southwest at 3–8 m/s will be present. Night temperatures will steady at +20 to +22°C. Daytime highs will be hot, around +34 to +36°C, slightly exceeding seasonal norms. Southern Kazakhstan, including Almaty, is expected to experience hotter than usual heat, sometimes reaching above +40°C in the late first week, though no specific rain or storms are indicated.
Early August starts with some unstable weather in parts of Kazakhstan, including occasional rains, thunderstorms, and hail in northern and mountainous areas. However, Astana and Almaty are expected to avoid precipitation early in the month.
August 2025
According to Kazhydromet's forecast, August 2025 in Kazakhstan will see some regions experiencing heat with no precipitation, while others will have rain and temperature fluctuations. In the first decade of August 2025, warming will reach the north and east of Kazakhstan, while the south and west will cool slightly. Later in August, weather conditions will be unstable, with hot days alternating with cool and rainy ones, and possible thunderstorms, hail, and dust storms.
Specific Dates
- August 6 in Astana will have variable cloudiness, rain, and thunderstorms. Wind will be northerly at 3-8 meters per second, with daytime gusts up to 13 meters per second. Nighttime temperatures will be 12-14°C, and daytime highs will reach 24-26°C.
- On August 7 in Almaty, there will be variable cloudiness with brief rain and thunderstorms. Wind will be north-easterly at 3-8 meters per second, with daytime gusts up to 13 meters per second. Nighttime temperatures will be 18-20°C, and daytime highs will reach 30-32°C.
- August 8 in Astana will have variable cloudiness, rain, thunderstorms, and possible gusts, with night and morning fog expected. Wind speeds will be 9-14 meters per second north-easterly, with daytime gusts up to 15-20 meters per second. Nighttime temperatures will be 6-8°C, and daytime highs will reach 18-20°C.
- August 8 in Almaty will have variable cloudiness with no precipitation. Wind will be south-westerly at 3-8 meters per second, with daytime gusts up to 16 meters per second. Nighttime temperatures will be 18-20°C, and daytime highs will reach 31-33°C.
Overall, precipitation in Kazakhstan during August 2025 is expected to be within normal limits, but the north and east may see more. The detailed forecast for the first week of August 2025 in Astana and Almaty provides a clear picture of the weather conditions that residents and visitors can expect in the coming days.
- The weather forecast for Astana on August 6, 2025, anticipates rain and thunderstorms, which could potentially impact weather-forecasting.
- Despite mostly dry conditions in Almaty from August 1 to August 7, 2025, a brief rain and thunderstorm on August 7 might require some adjustments in the weather-forecasting models.
