Plan around Almaty winter smog from December to February
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Almaty's air is at its worst from December to February, when the heating season and stagnant air hold pollution over the city. A November 2025 survey found half of residents rate the air as bad or very bad, and 2024 averages were several times higher in winter than in summer. If you visit in winter, check a live air quality map, spend mornings in the foothills or at the ski slopes, and keep museums and cafes for the hazier days.
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