Weather & climate · Astana
Best Time to Visit Kazakhstan
June to August
The best time to visit Kazakhstan is June to August, when daytime highs in Astana are around 26–27°C. May is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (27°C by day), January the coldest (-21°C at night).
27°C
Warmest: July
-21°C
Coldest nights: January
370 mm
Rain per year
55 mm
Wettest: July
Kazakhstan weather by month
- Jan-13°C-21°C20 mm
- Feb-10°C-19°C20 mm
- Mar-1°C-10°C27 mm
- Apr12°C-1°C29 mm
- May21°C7°C35 mm
- Jun26°C13°C41 mm
- Jul27°C15°C55 mm
- Aug26°C13°C28 mm
- Sep18°C6°C21 mm
- Oct9°C-1°C33 mm
- Nov-2°C-9°C34 mm
- Dec-11°C-18°C27 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C | -21°C | 20 mm | 97% | 63% | Cold |
| February | -10°C | -19°C | 20 mm | 97% | 64% | Cold |
| March | -1°C | -10°C | 27 mm | 91% | 68% | Cold |
| April | 12°C | -1°C | 29 mm | 66% | 65% | Fair |
| May | 21°C | 7°C | 35 mm | 56% | 56% | Good |
| June | 26°C | 13°C | 41 mm | 54% | 57% | Best time |
| July | 27°C | 15°C | 55 mm | 55% | 59% | Best time |
| August | 26°C | 13°C | 28 mm | 53% | 55% | Best time |
| September | 18°C | 6°C | 21 mm | 56% | 56% | Fair |
| October | 9°C | -1°C | 33 mm | 68% | 63% | Fair |
| November | -2°C | -9°C | 34 mm | 86% | 71% | Cold |
| December | -11°C | -18°C | 27 mm | 95% | 68% | Cold |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Astana (51.17, 71.42). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Kazakhstan have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
June to August. The best time to visit Kazakhstan is June to August, when daytime highs in Astana are around 26–27°C. May is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (27°C by day), January the coldest (-21°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Kazakhstan?
July, with average highs of 27°C in Astana.
What is the coldest month in Kazakhstan?
January, when nights drop to about -21°C and days reach -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kazakhstan?
July with about 55 mm; January is the driest (20 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Kazakhstan?
December is the least comfortable month on average: -11°C by day and 27 mm of rain.
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