Astana Grand Mosque

Mosque Large modern mosque with extensive Islamic architectural details

Astana’s Grand Mosque (Hazret Sultan) is a large contemporary mosque noted for its scale and interior ornamentation; visitors observe prayer architecture and attend guided visits outside prayer times.

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Astana Grand Mosque
51.0725, 71.4095

How to Get to Astana Grand Mosque #

The mosque is located within Astana (Nur-Sultan) and is reachable by city bus, taxi or rideshare from the city centre. Major roads and pedestrian links connect the mosque to nearby civic buildings.

Tips for Visiting Astana Grand Mosque #

  • Check visiting hours in advance - large mosques in Astana/Hazret-Sultan often have fixed prayer times that limit tourist access to parts of the complex.
  • Bring modest clothing for mosque interiors; women should have a headscarf.

Best Time to Visit Astana Grand Mosque #

Large modern mosques in Astana are open year-round but best visited outside major prayer times; spring and autumn offer comfortable conditions for walking the city.

Spring/Autumn (Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct)
April-June, September-October · 5-20°C
Milder weather in the steppe climate makes walking and photography more pleasant.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · -20 to -5°C
Extremely cold; interior visits possible but outdoor photography will be challenging.

Weather & Climate near Astana Grand Mosque #

Climate

Astana Grand Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-20° -11°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-21° -11°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 44 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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