Astana weather in January

January in Astana: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Astana · #580 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 29/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Astana climate normals — January

Daytime high-9°C / 15°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-17°C / 2°F
Feels like (high)-15°C / 5°F
Rainfall15 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point-15°C / 4°F
Sunshine4 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall24.1 cm / 9.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Astana in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Astana?
January in Astana: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Astana on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
What is the weather like in Astana in January?
In January, Astana averages a daily high of -9.5°C and a low of -16.6°C, with about 15 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Astana in January?
Astana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
Does it snow in Astana in January?
Astana sees roughly 24.1 cm of snowfall in January.

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