Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Astana is a creative work, national symbol, and architectural landmark of postmodern architecture. Designed by Foster and Partners and built with granite and float glass, it opened in 2006. It is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 25 °C to 26 °C and lows of 13 °C to 15 °C. July sees the highest rain at 48 mm on about 10 days. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of -9 °C to -10 °C and lows of -17 °C. The nearest airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, located 11 km away in Astana, and the site is 2 km from the capital. Nearby places to visit include Hazrat Sultan Mosque at 0.6 km, Parliament of Kazakhstan at 1.6 km, and Baiterek at 2.4 km.
The palace is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and is located at Tauelsizdik Ave 57.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -10 | -9 | -2 | 11 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 9 | -2 | -8 |
| Average low, °C | -17 | -17 | -11 | -1 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 0 | -9 | -15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 36 | 37 | 48 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
