March · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Astana in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Astana in March
Average temperature -6°C, 28 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Astana scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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.
March in Astana: expect compromises
March averages -6°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 28 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Astana in March?
- In March, Astana averages -6°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Astana?
- March earns a 4.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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