KyrgyzstanWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 629 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Snowfall: 110 cm per year
- Driest months: 24 mm in September, 33 mm in March and 36 mm in June
- Wettest months: 94 mm in May, 84 mm in April and 67 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Bishkek
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bishkek
This graph shows how much rainfall Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bishkek
This graph shows how much snow Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bishkek
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Bishkek
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bishkek
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bishkek
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
