On foot through the Tian-Shan mountains
The best travel time for Kyrgyzstan and the Tian-Shan mountains is from April to October, when you have pleasant temperatures and barely any rainfall.
Osh in Kyrgyzstan sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 3°C (37°F) in January and 32°C (90°F) in July, averaging 18°C (64°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
The climate in Osh is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to very warm in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 18°C (64°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Osh by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 49-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Osh spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kyrgyzstan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Osh's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Osh, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 3°C (37°F) and humidity around 66%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 33% humidity, conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Osh this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Osh's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Osh climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Osh - and find the best time to visit.
See the full Osh climate overview or explore weather in Kyrgyzstan.
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On foot through the Tian-Shan mountains
The best travel time for Kyrgyzstan and the Tian-Shan mountains is from April to October, when you have pleasant temperatures and barely any rainfall.
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