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Kyrgyzstan's national averages run from -8 °C in January to 18 °C in July, with rainfall between 33 mm in January and 116 mm in June and 6.3–9.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 8 regions span 3–13 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Bishkek
- Area
- 198,927 km²
Best months to visit
When Kyrgyzstan shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.7 | -16.3 | -21.8 | -2.9 |
| February | -4.8 | -13.6 | -19.4 | 1.1 |
| March | 1.1 | -7.7 | -14.9 | 7.0 |
| April | 6.8 | -2.6 | -8.1 | 12.5 |
| May | 11.8 | 1.6 | -4.3 | 17.1 |
| June | 15.5 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 19.6 |
| July | 18.4 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 22.3 |
| August | 17.2 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 20.9 |
| September | 13.8 | 2.6 | -2.2 | 18.1 |
| October | 5.8 | -4.7 | -11.2 | 11.1 |
| November | -1.4 | -11.1 | -18.3 | 6.0 |
| December | -6.4 | -14.8 | -19.8 | -0.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 33 |
| February | 44 |
| March | 74 |
| April | 90 |
| May | 114 |
| June | 116 |
| July | 110 |
| August | 96 |
| September | 75 |
| October | 69 |
| November | 49 |
| December | 42 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.1 |
| February | 8.1 |
| March | 8.9 |
| April | 9.4 |
| May | 9.1 |
| June | 9.1 |
| July | 9.2 |
| August | 9.0 |
| September | 8.6 |
| October | 7.4 |
| November | 6.9 |
| December | 6.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| February | 5.2 | 3.9 | 6.6 |
| March | 5.1 | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| April | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| May | 5.3 | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| June | 5.4 | 4.4 | 6.7 |
| July | 5.4 | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| August | 5.3 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| September | 5.4 | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| October | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| November | 5.3 | 4.0 | 6.9 |
| December | 5.5 | 4.0 | 7.1 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan closes something in October–May; nothing below runs the whole year.
- ClosedYurt camps at Song Kul
Closed October–May · at its best July–August
Sources: visitkyrgyzstan.org, kyrgyzstanplanner.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Kyrgyzstan
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Parts of Kyrgyzstan carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Kyrgyzstan, in order
- JanJanuary-7.7°C · 33 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around -8 °C with 33 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around -8 °C with 33 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary-4.8°C · 44 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around -5 °C with 44 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around -5 °C with 44 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch1.1°C · 74 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 1 °C with 74 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 1 °C with 74 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril6.8°C · 90 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 90 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 90 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay11.8°C · 114 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 114 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 114 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune15.5°C · 116 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 116 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 116 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly18.4°C · 110 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 110 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 110 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust17.2°C · 96 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 96 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 96 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember13.8°C · 75 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 75 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 75 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober5.8°C · 69 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 69 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 69 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember-1.4°C · 49 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around -1 °C with 49 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around -1 °C with 49 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember-6.4°C · 42 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around -6 °C with 42 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around -6 °C with 42 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
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