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Nur-Sultan Climate by Month

Nur-Sultan experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

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 in July to a very cold -10°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -19°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Nur-Sultan has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 406 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 22 mm over 13 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan

During the months of May and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Nur-Sultan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nur-Sultan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nur-Sultan?
    July tops the wettest month list with 61 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nur-Sultan?
    January is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Nur-Sultan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 337 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Nur-Sultan

    Sun   Dec 15
    1°C | -13°C
    W 14 km/h
    3.4 mm
    broken clouds and slight snow

    broken clouds and slight snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    -9°C | -14°C
    SW 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    -8°C | -11°C
    S 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain