Bishkek Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Bishkek. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -8°C (18°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 449 mm (18 in), Bishkek maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Bishkek shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bishkek Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bishkek serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bishkek.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year