Astana Weather in January 2026: what to expect (1.1/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

Winter in Astana is cool (-9.0°C during the day). Days are short (3.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (23.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Astana. Compared to December: −2°C daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

-16°

Daylight

8.1h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 25

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Astana is July (8.5/10), 7.4 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Astana (briefly renamed Nur-Sultan 2019-2022 in honour of Nazarbayev then re-renamed Astana in 2022 after his fall), capital of Kazakhstan since 1997: 1.3 million inhabitants in the heart of the Kazakh steppes at 350m altitude.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Kazakhstan

🗣️LanguageKazakh

💶CurrencyTenge kazakh (₸)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -9°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 34%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Astana ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Kazakhstan

Temperate climate with a 8.5 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

51.18°N · 71.45°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Astana?

July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 10.8h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Astana get in July?

Astana averages 10.8 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in Astana?

November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Astana in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.

Is Astana good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Astana scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.1/10.

When should you avoid Astana?

November is the most difficult month to visit Astana, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Astana in January?

The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Astana (low), with about 8.1h of daylight. No protection needed.