January · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Astana in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Astana in January
Average temperature -16°C, 26 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -16°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Astana scores 3.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -16°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Astana is a planned capital of futuristic towers on the Kazakh steppe, with a wide river, opera houses and extreme seasons.
January in Astana — the hardest end of the year
January sits at -16°C (4°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 26 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.1 hours of daylight.
That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Astana — 6.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Astana in January?
- In January, Astana averages -16°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Astana?
- January earns a 3.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Astana in January?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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