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Talas Ala-Too

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Country: Kazakhstan
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Tenge (Т)
Language: Kazakh
Emergency: 102

Talas Ala-Too at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Talas Ala-Too

Talas Ala-Too is best visited in summer for hiking and mountain access; winters are cold and snowy and require winter equipment and local knowledge.

Summer (best for hiking)
Jun-Sep · 10-25°C
Warmer, snow-free conditions at many elevations make this the most accessible period for outdoor activities and mountain views.
Autumn (shoulder season)
Sep-Oct · 5-15°C
Cooling temperatures and clearer air - good for shorter trips and enjoying fall colors at lower elevations; weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Winter (cold and snowy)
Dec-Feb · -15-0°C
Snow and cold dominate at higher elevations; suitable for winter sports where facilities exist but expect limited access on some routes.

Weather & Climate near Talas Ala-Too

Climate

Talas Ala-Too's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -24°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (730 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -24° - -12° -26° 32 mm overcast 81% 3.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Poor -24° - -12° -26° 35 mm overcast 83% 3.7 m/s 0.5 low 10.4h
March Poor -23° - -10° -24° 60 mm overcast 78% 3.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -14° - -4° -15° 87 mm overcast 68% 3.0 m/s 1.3 high 13.2h
May Poor -7° - 4° -5° 104 mm partly cloudy 64% 3.1 m/s 1.8 very high 14.4h
June Acceptable -5° - 8° -1° 92 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 15.1h
July Acceptable -3° - 13° 3° 79 mm partly cloudy 47% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.8h
August Good -3° - 14° 3° 53 mm some cloud 41% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 13.7h
September Good -6° - 10° -1° 42 mm some cloud 41% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Acceptable -10° - 2° -9° 58 mm partly cloudy 54% 3.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
November Poor -16° - -5° -17° 46 mm partly cloudy 70% 3.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor -21° - -10° -23° 42 mm overcast 77% 3.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h