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Usual weather in Kyrgyzstan

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Kyrgyzstan? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Kyrgyzstan

The climate of Kyrgyzstan is dry continental, but the climate is polar in high Tien Shan Mountains. In southwest, in Fergana Valley, the wether is subtropical, and in northern foothill zone the climate is temperate. Weather is usually sunny in Kyrgyzstan, but mountains sometimes attract clouds and they block sun in some places.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Balykchy, Batken, Bishkek, Bishkek and the Northwest, Cholpon Ata, Ferghana Valley, Issyk Kul, Issyk Kul and the Tian Shan, Kadji Sai, Karakol, Kazarman, Kochkor, Naryn, Osh, Song Kul, Tamchy, Tamga, Toktogul.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 43.9 ℃ (111.02 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -25 ℃ (-13 ℉). The most rainy month here is April, the average number of rainy days is 37.9. The least rainy month here is September, the average number of rainy days is 12.9.

When travelling to some places in Kyrgyzstan, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) (7439 m) and the lowest point is Kara-Daryya (Karadar'ya) (132 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Kyrgyzstan. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in January is 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -25 ℃ (-13 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.85 ℃ (69.53 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.95 ℃ (67.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 24.1. The average rainfall is 26.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:22 and at the end of the month 9:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in February is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in February is 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -22.7 ℃ (-8.86 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.95 ℃ (67.91 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.95 ℃ (76.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 25.5. The average rainfall is 33.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:30 and at the end of the month 11:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in March is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in March is 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -19.1 ℃ (-2.38 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.95 ℃ (76.91 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.6 ℃ (88.88 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 35.8. The average rainfall is 52.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 12:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in April is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in April is 33.4 ℃ (92.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -7.5 ℃ (18.5 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.6 ℃ (88.88 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.45 ℃ (94.01 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 37.9. The average rainfall is 70.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:23 and at the end of the month 14:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in May is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in May is 35.5 ℃ (95.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.8 ℃ (25.16 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 34.45 ℃ (94.01 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 38.3 ℃ (100.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 37.6. The average rainfall is 61.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:38 and at the end of the month 15:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in June is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in June is 41.1 ℃ (105.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.5 ℃ (40.1 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 38.3 ℃ (100.94 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 42.5 ℃ (108.5 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 27. The average rainfall is 32.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:19 and at the end of the month 15:18.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in July is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in July is 43.9 ℃ (111.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 42.5 ℃ (108.5 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 42.7 ℃ (108.86 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 18.2. The average rainfall is 19.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:03 and at the end of the month 14:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in August is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in August is 41.5 ℃ (106.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4 ℃ (39.2 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 42.7 ℃ (108.86 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 39.5 ℃ (103.1 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 13.1. The average rainfall is 13.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:01 and at the end of the month 13:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in September is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in September is 37.5 ℃ (99.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.3 ℃ (32.54 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 39.5 ℃ (103.1 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 36 ℃ (96.8 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 12.9. The average rainfall is 18.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:39 and at the end of the month 11:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in October is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in October is 34.5 ℃ (94.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -10.9 ℃ (12.38 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 36 ℃ (96.8 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 21.9. The average rainfall is 41.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:13 and at the end of the month 10:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in November is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in November is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -22.5 ℃ (-8.5 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 27. The average rainfall is 45.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:54 and at the end of the month 9:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Kyrgyzstan in December is this: The average highest temperature in Kyrgyzstan in December is 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -26.6 ℃ (-15.88 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.85 ℃ (69.53 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 26.5. The average rainfall is 33.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:04 and at the end of the month 9:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kyrgyzstan in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Bishkektemperature: - highest temperature: 21.9 ℃ (71.42 ℉)lowest temperature: -26.6 ℃ (-15.88 ℉)rainfall: 33.8mmrainy days: 26.5
Oshtemperature: - highest temperature: 18.6 ℃ (65.48 ℉)lowest temperature: -21.1 ℃ (-5.98 ℉)rainfall: 41.1mmrainy days: 20.8




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.