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Almaty weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
29°F -1°C
14°F -10°C
Jan
26°F -3°C
10°F -12°C
Feb
33°F 0°C
16°F -8°C
Mar
47°F 8°C
27°F -2°C
Apr
61°F 16°C
38°F 3°C
May
71°F 21°C
47°F 8°C

Extended Forecast
Tuesday
Dec 8
Hi:
32°F 0°C
Lo:
10°F -12°C
Wednesday
Dec 9
Hi:
24°F -4°C
Lo:
12°F -11°C
Thursday
Dec 10
Hi:
26°F -3°C
Lo:
15°F -9°C
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Chimbulak Ski Resort
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Almaty

The Chimbulak ski resort is located in the picturesque Tien Shan mountains about 25 km south of Almaty. Access is by car past the famous Medeu skating rink and takes 30 to 40 minutes on a regular day.

Attraction type: Ski area
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Casino Zodiak
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Casino
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Abai's Theater (National Academical Theater of Opera and Ballet)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Theater
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Zelyony Bazaar
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Kapchagay
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 11 attractions in Almaty
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Kolsai Lakes
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Lake
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Zenkov Cathedral
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Religious site
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Holy Ascension Cathedral
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 11 attractions in Almaty

Old style Russian Orthodox. It is the oldest and largest wooden church in the world. The church itself is a masterpiece. Vespers (evening prayers) are at about 5pm. It is beautiful. The singing comes...

Attraction type: Religious site
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Akimat House
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Government building
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Kok-Tube Hill
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 11 attractions in Almaty
Attraction type: Park; Lookout
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Panfilov Park

The Panfilov Park is named after the 28th Panfilov Battalion that served with distinction during the defense of Moscow in 1941/1942. In addition to a massive soviet style war memorial in rememberance...

Attraction type: Urban park
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