Bishkek Climate by Month
The temperature in Bishkek can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Bishkek. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -8°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Bishkek has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1041 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Bishkek shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in April, with an average of 157 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 44 mm of snowfall over 9 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Bishkek.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 157 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 331 hours of sunshine.
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