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.
Karakol in November averages 2°C (36°F) during the day and -9°C (16°F) at night. Some snow/rainfall is typical for this time of year.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Karakol. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Karakol typically drop from around 3°C (37°F) at the start of November to approximately -4°C (25°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -20°C (-4°F) to -12°C (10°F).
48-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Karakol spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Karakol between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during November.
Find out more about the weather in Kyrgyzstan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Kyrgyzstan in November →
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).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Karakol in November. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in November - 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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