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Astana weather forecast — today & tomorrow

31°

Clear sky

High: 32° · Low: 20° · Feels like 30°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 21 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 3% 31°
19:00 1% 30°
20:00 · 28°
21:00 · 27°
22:00 · 26°
23:00 · 25°
00:00 · 25°
01:00 · 24°
02:00 · 23°
03:00 · 22°
04:00 · 22°
05:00 · 21°
06:00 · 22°
07:00 · 24°
08:00 · 26°
09:00 · 29°
10:00 · 30°
11:00 · 31°
12:00 · 32°
13:00 · 33°
14:00 · 33°
15:00 2% 33°
16:00 4% 33°
17:00 6% 32°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    33° / 22°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 4%
    Wind
    9 km/h NE
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    4:36 / 20:04

Details

Air quality
38 Fair
PM2.5 8 · PM10 10

Astana's Climate

Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, stands amid the vast steppe of the country's north, deep in the interior of Central Asia, giving it an extreme continental climate with a huge temperature range. Winters (November–March) are very long and bitterly cold, with temperatures often between −15 and −30°C, strong winds, blizzards and hard frost, making it one of the coldest capitals on Earth. Summers (June–August) are short but warm and dry, with daytime highs of 25–32°C. Spring and autumn are brief and changeable transitions. Rainfall is modest and steppe winds blow strongly year-round.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Astana?

Summer, from June to August, is best: warm, dry and sunny with long days, comfortable for strolling the city and its striking modern architecture.

What are the coldest months in Astana?

January is coldest, usually −15 to −25°C and sometimes below −35°C, with biting winds and blizzards.

Is Astana one of the coldest capitals?

Yes, Astana is among the coldest capital cities in the world, with a long winter from November to March bringing frost, strong winds and frequent blizzards.

Are summers in Astana hot?

Summers are short but warm and dry, with July daytime highs of 25–32°C and occasionally above 35°C, alongside a large day-to-night temperature swing.

Nearby locations

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