Rain or heat? Here's what to expect in Astana and Almaty this weekend

Tengrinews.kz - Forecasters have released the three-day forecast for Astana and Almaty for July 12-14.

Weather in Astana

July 12: Expect partly cloudy skies with occasional rain and thunderstorms. Northwest winds will blow at 9–14 m/s, with gusts up to 15 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from +12…+14°C at night to +22…+24°C during the day.

Cloudy and rainy conditions will dominate the capital.

July 13: The unsettled weather will continue, with more clouds, rain, and possible thunderstorms. Northwest winds will stay steady at 9–14 m/s. Temperatures will dip slightly to +12…+14°C overnight and +20…+22°C in the afternoon.

Expect a cooler day with a chance of storms.

July 14: Showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast under cloudy skies. Winds from the northwest at 9–14 m/s. Overnight lows will fall to +10…+12°C, with daytime highs of only +18…+20°C.

Rain and a noticeable cool-down are expected in the capital.

Weather in Almaty

July 12: Almaty will see partly cloudy skies but no precipitation. A light northeast wind at 3–8 m/s is expected. Temperatures will rise from +13…+15°C overnight to +29…+31°C during the day.

It’ll be a warm, dry day.

July 13: Conditions will remain dry and partly cloudy. The northeast wind continues at 3–8 m/s. Overnight lows of +16…+18°C will give way to the hottest day of the week, with daytime highs of +32…+34°C.

A peak heat day for the city.

July 14: Dry, sunny weather continues with partly cloudy skies. Light east to southeast winds at 3–8 m/s. Temperatures will range from +18…+20°C overnight to +32…+34°C during the day.

Expect a classic hot summer day in the southern metropolis.

Kazakhstan weather in July

Kazhydromet released the weather forecast for July 2025 in Kazakhstan. July will be marked by unstable weather. Most regions are expected to see rain, including heavy showers, along with thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds. In the south of the country, intense and extreme heat is forecast. In some areas, dust storms are possible. The fire hazard level remains critical in these regions.