Nur-Sultan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Nur-Sultan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July to a very cold -10°C (14°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in July to -19°C (-2°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Nur-Sultan has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 406 mm (16 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Nur-Sultan bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 22 mm (0.9 in) over 13 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Nur-Sultan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Nur-Sultan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nur-Sultan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year