Parliament of Kazakhstan Қазақстан Республикасының Парламенті
The Parliament of Kazakhstan is a bicameral legislature located in Astana, established in 1995. It ranks as the 4th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 24 °C to 26 °C and lows from 13 °C to 15 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of -9 °C to -10 °C and lows of -17 °C. July sees the most rain, with 48 mm on about 10 days, while February is the driest with 16 mm on about 7 days. Opening hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:30.
The nearest airport is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, located 11 km away. The sight is 1 km from the capital city of Astana. Nearby sights include Baiterek at 0.8 km, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation at 1.6 km, and the Hazrat Sultan Mosque at 2.1 km.
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.
