what is the winter like in Astana?

Member since 23 November 2013

globetrottergirlNew member23 November 2013 22:16:13

Hi everyone
I am considering working in Astana but am wondering how bad the winters are?
I understand that there are only about 3 hours of daylight in the middle of winter - how do people cope with the lack of sunlight?
What do people do during the winter months - are there many activities to do?
What are your suggestions of how you cope with the winter?

Thanks for your help

kazpat Member

Member since 03 January 2012

kazpatMember25 November 2013 06:12:27

It is extremely cold at times, -45 degrees celsius. But that is not all the time, I'd say an average of -20 to -25.

3 hours of day light is complete nonsense. I wonder where you heard that? I'd say it is light out from about 9am to 4 or 5pm.

ChanTwo Active member

Member since 05 October 2012

ChanTwoActive member09 December 2013 17:29:18

Dress warm - in layers. From what my students and colleagues have been telling me, Kazpat's answer to your post is accurate.

I see you're in Quito, Ecuador (nice city, by the way). Have you ever experienced winter weather?

Astana, Kazakhstan is the second coldest capital in the world, but -20C isn't as bad as it seems as long as there isn't much of a wind (though, from what I'm told, it can get quite windy at times).