Bishkek, KyrgyzstanQuick decision
When to visit Bishkek?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (25%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Ala-Archa & Tian ShanJun–Sep — gorge 30 min away, alpine treks, accessible glaciers.
Yurts & nomadic lifeJun–Sep — yurt stays, Song Kul, horseback riding at altitude.
Issyk-Kul LakeJul–Aug — world's 2nd largest alpine lake, mountain beaches.
BudgetYear-round — one of Central Asia's cheapest countries, meals €2–3.
Monthly climate data
Bishkek weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -5°C | 2°C | 23% | 1.0 | 8.2h | 4.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -4°C | 5°C | 28% | 1.5 | 9.0h | 4.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 12°C | 40% | 2.9 | 9.9h | 5.3/10 | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 18°C | 41% | 3.6 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 35% | 2.9 | 12.6h | 7.9/10 | 4.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.2 | 13.3h | 9.2/10 | 4.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 32°C | 15% | 0.6 | 13.8h | 8.4/10 | 4.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 29°C | 15% | 0.8 | 12.5h | 9.0/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 24°C | 15% | 1.1 | 11.7h | 8.5/10 | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 6°C | 16°C | 26% | 1.9 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 0°C | 9°C | 28% | 2.0 | 8.6h | 4.9/10 | 6.7/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -4°C | 3°C | 25% | 1.3 | 7.7h | 4.3/10 | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 39% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 18% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 23% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 3°C, 25% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.4/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 8.3/10). For hiking/summer: June (9.2/10, 28°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 8.2/10. Cold temperatures (2°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In June, temperatures average 28°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 25% rainy days.
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