Climate of Bishkek, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Point-value climate at Bishkek (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan). Population approximately 837,000.
Located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 837,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.2°C / 26.2°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 11 mm / 0.4 in (August) to 70 mm / 2.8 in (April) — about 424 mm / 16.7 in across the year. As the national capital of Kyrgyzstan, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bishkek's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.2°C26.2°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.6°C29.1°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.7°C40.5°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 12.7°C54.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 22.3°C72.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.3°C73.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 18°C64.4°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 11.1°C52°F | 36 mm1.4″ | — |
| November | 4.5°C40.1°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| December | -0.4°C31.3°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bishkek?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September. Bishkek's warmest month is July at an average of 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and its driest month is August with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bishkek?
Bishkek, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.2°C / 26.2°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 424 mm / 16.7 in, with the wettest month being April (70 mm / 2.8 in) and the driest August (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Bishkek in July?
The average temperature in Bishkek in July is 24.9°C / 76.8°F, with rainfall of about 17 mm / 0.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bishkek?
The driest month in Bishkek is August, with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Bishkek?
The wettest month in Bishkek is April, with approximately 70 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall.