Best Time to Visit Nur-Sultan, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Nur-Sultan is at its sunniest and driest in June–August.
The best time to visit Nur-Sultan for sunny, dry weather is June–August — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through September and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–August and October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -14.9°C / 5.2°F in January to 21.4°C / 70.5°F in July, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in (February) to 47 mm / 1.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nur-Sultan, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nur-Sultan's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 19.8°C67.6°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.4°C70.5°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.4°C65.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nur-Sultan?
The best time to visit Nur-Sultan for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 21.4°C / 70.5°F, and the driest is February with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nur-Sultan's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nur-Sultan?
The rainy season at Nur-Sultan, Nur-Sultan runs through May–August and October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 23 mm / 0.9 in. The wettest single month is July (47 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Nur-Sultan?
The driest month in Nur-Sultan is February, averaging about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -14.7°C / 5.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nur-Sultan?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nur-Sultan — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 47 mm / 1.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages -14.9°C / 5.2°F.
Is Nur-Sultan climate different from Kazakhstan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nur-Sultan figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Kazakhstan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Nur-Sultan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.