Astana, Kazakhstan: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Astana, Kazakhstan? If you're planning to go to Astana, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Astana, Kazakhstan

Based on the climate and weather in Astana, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Astana, Kazakhstan by month

January

January in Astana can be bitter cold and extremely snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C). It snows most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Snow boots
Extreme cold weather gear
Ski jacket
Thick pajamas
Fleece for under jacket
Neck gaiter
Multiple layer jacket shell
Insulated boots
High performance gloves
Thermal undergarments
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection

February

February in Astana is beyond freezing and extremely snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C). It snows most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleece for under jacket
Thermal undergarments
High performance gloves
Neck gaiter
Ski jacket
Thick pajamas
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Snow boots
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection
Extreme cold weather gear

March

March in Astana can be bitter cold and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain occasionally. It also snows about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thick pajamas
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof footwear
Insulated boots
Neck gaiter
Rain coat
Fleece for under jacket
Extreme cold weather gear
Coveralls
Goggles for eye protection
High performance gloves
Waterproof luggage

April

If you go to Astana in April, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof footwear
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Umbrella

May

If you are traveling to Astana in May, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Rain boots
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining

June

In June, Astana is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Astana, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Rain boots
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Sandals
Light footwear
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

July

Traveling to Astana in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Rain boots
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Dresses
Skirts

August

If you are traveling to Astana in August, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Rain coat
Rain boots
Dresses
Umbrella
Skirts

September

If you visit Astana during September, you are likely to find that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

October

In October, Astana is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Astana, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Socks
Standard footwear

November

If you go to Astana in November, you will notice that it can be extremely cold and very snowy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots
Waterproof luggage
Very heavy socks
Gloves
Sweaters
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Fleeces
Rain coat

December

If you go to Astana in December, you will notice that it is beyond freezing and extremely snowy. Expect it to snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Multiple layer jacket shell
Coveralls
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof luggage
Insulated boots
Extreme cold weather gear
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
High performance gloves
Thick pajamas
Neck gaiter
Umbrella
Goggles for eye protection
Fleece for under jacket

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Astana, Kazakhstan

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Astana, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Astana
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Appropriate museum wear

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