The climate of Bishkek

The current climate in Bishkek features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Bishkek in recent years was 41°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Bishkek gets 629 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 110 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Bishkek?

The best time to visit Bishkek for sunny weather is April through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bishkek. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Bishkek

The climate table of Bishkek shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp. max (°C)	3	6	8	19	26	26	31	31	24	14	9	5
Temp. min (°C)	-9	-5	-2	7	13	13	17	17	10	2	-2	-6
Precipitation
Precipitation (mm)	39	59	33	84	94	36	38	54	24	67	56	45
Snow (cm)	28	24	10	3,6	0	0	0	0	0	8,1	15	22
UV Index	5	6	7	8	9	9	9	8	7	6	4	4

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Bishkek

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Yearly Temperature in Bishkek

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Bishkek

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Bishkek

Average Snowfall per Month in Bishkek

Total Yearly Snowfall in Bishkek

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Bishkek

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Average weather in Bishkek by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bishkek. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.