Matay Weather in January

What's the weather like in Matay (Almaty) in January 2026?

The climate in Matay during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Matay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -15°C (4°F) is normal.

Matay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -5°C 23°F
Nightly temperature -15.4°C 4.3°F
Average temperature -10.2°C 13.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Matay with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Matay

Matay average temperature in January

January rainfall

Matay average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Matay average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matay in January 2025.

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Matay weather stats

Matay weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: August 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 11.4hrs
Coldest month: January -5.2°C 22.6°F
Wettest month: November 36mm 1.4ins
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