Astana
Kazakhstan
When is the best time to visit Astana?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.3 °C | -18.6 °C | 18 mm | 5.8 | 8.4 h |
| February | -8.8 °C | -17.9 °C | 17 mm | 5.0 | 10.0 h |
| March | -1.4 °C | -10.3 °C | 20 mm | 5.4 | 11.8 h |
| April | 12.3 °C | 1.2 °C | 22 mm | 5.3 | 13.8 h |
| May | 21.0 °C | 8.3 °C | 33 mm | 6.6 | 15.6 h |
| June | 25.9 °C | 13.5 °C | 40 mm | 6.6 | 16.5 h |
| July | 26.6 °C | 15.0 °C | 56 mm | 8.3 | 16.1 h |
| August | 25.5 °C | 13.1 °C | 31 mm | 5.4 | 14.6 h |
| September | 19.0 °C | 6.9 °C | 21 mm | 4.3 | 12.7 h |
| October | 10.5 °C | 0.6 °C | 26 mm | 5.7 | 10.8 h |
| November | -1.3 °C | -8.6 °C | 29 mm | 6.9 | 8.9 h |
| December | -8.0 °C | -15.9 °C | 25 mm | 7.1 | 7.9 h |
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Tours in Astana
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Astana
January in Astana: very cold, with highs of -10 °C and lows of -19 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
February in Astana: very cold, with highs of -9 °C and lows of -18 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
March in Astana: very cold, with highs of -1 °C and lows of -10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
April in Astana: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
May in Astana: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 8 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
June in Astana: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
July in Astana: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 15 °C. Light clothes are enough.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
August in Astana: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 13 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
September in Astana: cool, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 7 °C. Dress in layers.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Sunglasses
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
October in Astana: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
November in Astana: very cold, with highs of -1 °C and lows of -9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
December in Astana: very cold, with highs of -8 °C and lows of -16 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Astana
- On average it is 6° cooler than in Almaty.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from May to September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from -10° in January to 27° in July.
- In 5 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June there are 16 h 33 min of daylight a day; in December, only 7 h 56 min.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 17° / 5°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
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October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
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October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
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October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
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October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
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October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
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October: 24° / 15°