🇰🇿 Almaty vs Beijing 🇨🇳

Almaty, Kazakhstan vs Beijing, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 105 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇿 Almaty🇨🇳 Beijing
Avg annual high15°C18°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-7°C low)January (-9°C low)
Rainy days / year17065
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberApril, September, October

🇰🇿 Almaty

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Almaty or Beijing warmer?

Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Almaty or Beijing?

Almaty is rainier — Beijing sees about 105 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Almaty vs Beijing?

Almaty is best around May, June, September; Beijing is best around April, September, October.

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