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When is the best time to visit Bishkek?
In general the best time to visit Bishkek is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in July and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, May with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bishkek in different months
This is the average weather in Bishkek for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 64 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 166 mm in May.
Climate in Bishkek
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bishkek for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +22°C | +26°C | +33°C | +35°C | +38°C | +41°C | +39°C | +36°C | +32°C | +27°C | +19°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +4°C | +10°C | +18°C | +23°C | +28°C | +31°C | +30°C | +25°C | +17°C | +9°C | +3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -27°C | -25°C | -19°C | -9°C | -5°C | +5°C | +9°C | +5°C | 0°C | -11°C | -21°C | -28°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 62 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 5 | 14 | 82 | 155 | 166 | 132 | 120 | 103 | 87 | 76 | 42 | 15 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 37 | 43 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 34 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bishkek during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bishkek is July with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -8°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bishkek looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bishkek is May with average humidity going up to 67%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 57%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bishkek during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 76 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 23 rainy days and 166 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bishkek during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 13 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bishkek:
What is the hottest month in Bishkek?
The hottest month in Bishkek is July with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Bishkek?
The coldest month in Bishkek is January with minimum temperatures of -8°C.
Is Bishkek worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bishkek could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bishkek?
if you're looking to visit Bishkek when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 5 mm of rain.
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.