Astana
Decide whether to visit or live in Astana, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Astana?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers to Kazakhstan should note specific entry and local communication requirements, including information regarding local SIM card IMEI registration.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- New information about using a local SIM card (IMEI registration) under entry requirements.
The score combines dated official-advisory wording, weather, air quality, sourced local context, and your selections. It does not predict crime or individual outcomes. Check local authorities and professional advice before a safety-critical decision.
Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Astana month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Astana are typically May, June and August, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -17°C), and June the wettest (about 55 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.8 | -17.1 | 24 | 4.0 |
| February | -7.3 | -15.3 | 21 | 5.4 |
| March | -0.6 | -9.7 | 26 | 7.3 |
| April | 13.1 | 0.1 | 32 | 10.5 |
| May | 20.5 | 7.3 | 31 | 12.2 |
| June | 24.6 | 12.9 | 55 | 13.0 |
| July | 26.4 | 15.2 | 54 | 13.1 |
| August | 24.5 | 13.2 | 37 | 11.8 |
| September | 17.4 | 6.9 | 33 | 9.1 |
| October | 8.7 | -0.3 | 31 | 6.4 |
| November | -2.0 | -8.5 | 41 | 3.9 |
| December | -8.0 | -14.7 | 29 | 3.3 |
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People and places shaping Astana
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Research updated Sunday, August 9, 2026Past and future events in Astana
Upcoming
- 51st UEFA Ordinary Congress
Wikidata records Astana as the event location. Annual meeting of UEFA's member national football associations.
- 2030 World Athletics Indoor Championships
Wikidata records Astana as the event location.
Previously
No past event has been extracted for Astana yet.
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01 · OverviewAstana, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Astana took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Astana
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Astana
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Astana
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Astana
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Astana
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Astana
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Frequently Asked Questions about Astana
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01 · Q&AWhere is Astana located and what are its coordinates?
Astana is situated in Kazakhstan at geographic coordinates 51.1801, 71.4460 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Astana?
Astana has a recorded population of approximately 1,544,142 and observes the Asia/Almaty time zone (KZT).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Astana?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Astana include kk, ru, and the circulating currency is KZT.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Astana?
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