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Bishkek in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bishkek in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bishkek, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Bishkek in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Bishkek in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +10°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 82 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bishkek has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Bishkek in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bishkek for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +16°C.

Is Bishkek warm or cold in March?

Bishkek is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -6°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bishkek:

Climate in Bishkek in March

Bishkek weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+4°C+10°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-25°C-19°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+26°C+33°C
Rainfall
14 mm82 mm155 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
65%67%66%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
545
Cloudy days
875
Rainy days
21018
Snowy days
13102

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +10°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 14 mm to 82 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in February to 4 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bishkek in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bishkek is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bishkek based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 93 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bishkek wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 166 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Bishkek based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Bishkek?

This is the weather in Bishkek in March 2023:
1 March
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+13°C
2 March
☀️
+15°C
3 March
☁️
+18°C
4 March
☁️
+13°C
5 March
☁️
+18°C
6 March
☁️
+15°C
7 March
☀️
+21°C
8 March
☁️
+17°C
9 March
☁️
+11°C
10 March
☁️
+20°C
11 March
☁️
+25°C
12 March
🌧️
+14°C
13 March
☀️
+12°C
14 March
☀️
+14°C
15 March
🌧️
+15°C
16 March
☁️
+7°C
17 March
☁️
+10°C
18 March
🌨️
+4°C
19 March
☀️
+13°C
20 March
☁️
+12°C
21 March
☀️
+13°C
22 March
🌧️
+12°C
23 March
☀️
+18°C
24 March
☀️
+18°C
25 March
☀️
+18°C
26 March
☀️
+20°C
27 March
☀️
+20°C
28 March
☀️
+21°C
29 March
☁️
+22°C
30 March
🌧️
+17°C
31 March
☁️
+16°C
In March 2023 Bishkek had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 52%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bishkek climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bishkek in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+15°C) and the highest in 2023 (+18°C). The driest year was 2012 with only 651 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1422 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bishkek in March:

Is March a good time to visit Bishkek?

It’s always a good time to visit Bishkek, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bishkek in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bishkek rainy in March?

Bishkek is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bishkek in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bishkek in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Bishkek

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bishkek, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.