Buiratau National Park National Park

Kazakh national park protecting steppe, lakes, and forests

Buiratau National Park in Akmola Region preserves steppe and forested hills with marked trails and picnic areas. Visitors hike, birdwatch and camp in a landscape used by locals for weekend outdoor recreation.

Main image

Buiratau National Park at a Glance#

Google
Apple
OSM

How to Get to Buiratau National Park#

Buiratau National Park lies roughly 200-300 km north of Astana (Nur-Sultan). Access is typically by road from Kokshetau or Astana; private vehicle or organized tour is recommended. Internal park tracks are unpaved-4x4 recommended. Check with local rangers or tour operators in Akmola Region for up-to-date access and permits.

Tips for Visiting Buiratau National Park#

  • Bring binoculars: the park is valued for steppe birdwatching and ungulates that graze at a distance.
  • Prepare for basic conditions-accommodation inside the park is limited and often rustic; arrange a local guide in advance.
  • Roads can be rough; a 4x4 vehicle is recommended for interior tracks, especially in wet seasons.

Best Time to Visit Buiratau National Park#

Best in the drier months when roads are passable and wildlife is active; summers can be hot and winters extreme.

Late spring-early summer
May-July (Kazakhstan seasons reversed by continental climate) · 10-25°C
Cool nights, long daylight; flowers on the steppe and active wildlife.
Autumn
September-October · 0-15°C
Crisp air and clear skies-good for photography and migratory birds.

Weather & Climate near Buiratau National Park#

Climate

Buiratau National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -20°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° – -10°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.2 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.

45 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° – -11°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° – -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

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

64 Good

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
-2° – 9°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
5° – 18°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 24°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 49 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° – 26°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
5° – 17°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-2° – 8°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° – -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.7 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 -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° – -8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight