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 September sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 97 mm (3.8 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Karakol.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Karakol typically drop from around 14°C (57°F) at the start of September to approximately 10°C (50°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -5°C (23°F) to -1°C (30°F).
49-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 20 years of weather observations (2006-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Karakol.
Find out more about the weather in Kyrgyzstan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Kyrgyzstan in September →
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).
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in September, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in September - 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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