From scorching sun to downpours: Weather in Astana and Almaty

Tengrinews.kz - Forecasters have shared the weather outlook for Astana and Almaty over the next three days, from August 14 to 16.

Astana forecast

August 14: Partly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms, and at times heavy rain during the day. Winds from the south shifting to the west at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s, and in some areas in the morning and afternoon up to 23 m/s. Overnight temperatures will be 13–15°C, with daytime highs of 21–23°C.

August 15: Partly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms. Southwest winds at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s during the day. Overnight temperatures will be 12–14°C, and daytime highs 19–21°C.

August 16: Partly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms; hail and squalls are possible during the day. Southwest winds at 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s in the afternoon. Overnight lows will be 12–14°C, with daytime highs of 19–21°C.

Almaty forecast

August 14: Partly cloudy with brief showers and thunderstorms during the day. Westerly winds at 3–8 m/s, with gusts reaching 15–20 m/s in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures will be 21–23°C, and daytime highs 32–34°C.

August 15: Partly cloudy with no precipitation. Southwest winds at 3–8 m/s. Overnight lows will be 18–20°C, with daytime highs of 30–32°C.

August 16: Partly cloudy with no precipitation. Southwest winds at 3–8 m/s, with afternoon gusts up to 15 m/s. Overnight lows will be 16–18°C, with daytime highs of 32–34°C.

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Kazakhstan weather forecast for August

Earlier, Kazhydromet released its forecast for August 2025. Most of the country is expected to experience moderately hot weather, while temperatures in the south and southwest are projected to exceed seasonal norms.