Astana
Photo: Dauren Nabijan · CC0
A capital built from scratch on the steppe in barely two decades, architecture so futuristic it looks imported from a different century, and winters so extreme the city built an entire shopping mall under a tent roof just to escape them.
The best time to visit Astana is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
Best time to go
May–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
NQZ
Good for
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May11°C53°F
Jun–Aug26°C78°F
Sep–Nov9°C47°F
Dec–Feb-8°C17°F
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