Thunderstorms and scorching heat: Astana and Almaty face sharp weather swings

Tengrinews.kz - Kazhydromet forecasters have shared the weather outlook for Astana and Almaty for the coming three days — from July 23 to 25.

Weather in Astana

On July 23, the capital will experience partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. Winds will come from the southeast and east at 2–7 m/s at night and 9–14 m/s during the day. Temperatures will range from 14–16°C at night to 29–31°C during the day.

On July 24, partly cloudy conditions will continue. Short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible during the day. Winds will shift from the northeast to the southeast at 3–8 m/s at night and 9–14 m/s in the daytime. Nighttime temperatures will be 18–20°C, with daytime highs of 26–28°C.

On July 25, partly cloudy weather is expected once again. Short-term rain and thunderstorms may occur during the day. Southeast winds will blow at 3–8 m/s at night and 9–14 m/s in the daytime. Temperatures will range from 15–17°C at night to 30–32°C during the day.

Weather in Almaty

On July 23, Almaty will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Northeastern winds will reach 3–8 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will be 20–22°C, and during the day, extreme heat is expected at 35–37°C.

On July 24, the city will remain partly cloudy with short-term rain and thunderstorms forecasted. Northeastern winds will reach 3–8 m/s, with gusts up to 13 m/s during the day. Nighttime temperatures will be 20–22°C, and daytime temperatures will reach 33–35°C.

On July 25, the weather will once again be dry with partly cloudy skies. Northeastern winds will persist at 3–8 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will stay at 20–22°C, while daytime temperatures will rise to 34–36°C.

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.