Nur-Astana Mosque Mosque
Prominent mosque in Astana notable for modern architecture
A modern mosque in Astana, Nur-Astana combines traditional Islamic motifs with contemporary materials. Visitors notice its domes and minarets and attend services or view the prayer hall outside worship times.
Nur-Astana Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Nur‑Astana Mosque (Nur-Sultan / Astana), Kazakhstan
Tips for Visiting Nur-Astana Mosque#
- Plan your visit outside major prayer times (midday Fridays especially) and during weekday hours when the mosque receives fewer tourists, so you can see the interior with less interruption.
- Confirm visiting hours and any guided-tour availability in advance; non-Muslim visitors are usually welcome but must follow modest-dress rules (headscarf for women) and rules set by staff.
- Ask on arrival about photography and respectful routes through the building - staff can point out architectural highlights and quieter corners many casual visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Nur-Astana Mosque#
Visit in spring or autumn for milder weather and moderate visitor levels; Friday midday is typically the busiest time inside.
Summer (high season)
Jun-Aug · 20-30°C
More tourists visit the city; mosque is open to visitors outside prayer times but expect higher visitor numbers, especially midday Friday.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -15--5°C
Very cold outdoor conditions; as an indoor religious site it remains active for worship but general tourist numbers are lower.
Shoulder seasons
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 5-20°C
Milder weather and moderate visitor levels-good balance for sightseeing and attending outside prayer times when the mosque is quieter.
Weather & Climate near Nur-Astana Mosque#
Climate
Nur-Astana 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 66
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -19° - -11° | -23° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | -20° - -10° | -23° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| March | Poor | -13° - -4° | -15° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 0° - 11° | 2° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 13° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.4h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 20° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 3.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 16.3h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.9h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.4h |
| September | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Good | -1° - 8° | 4° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -3° | -13° | 21 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | -16° - -8° | -20° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.7h |
