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.
Thinking of visiting Cholpon-Ata in January? Expect very low temperatures reaching -3°C (27°F) during the day, dropping to -8°C (18°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cholpon-Ata. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cholpon-Ata - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Cholpon-Ata typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around -3°C (27°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -12°C (10°F) to -8°C (18°F).
50-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Cholpon-Ata spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 19 years of weather records for Cholpon-Ata, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Kyrgyzstan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Kyrgyzstan in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Winter clothing is essential for visiting Cholpon-Ata in January. If you have a heavy coat, waterproof boots with good traction, and plenty of warm layers it's smart to bring them. Pack cloths like thermal underwear, wool socks, and insulated gloves. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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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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