Climate of Karakol, Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Point-value climate at Karakol (Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan). Population approximately 70,171.
Located in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, Karakol has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 70,171. Monthly average temperatures range from -6.5°C / 20.3°F in January to 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 16 mm / 0.6 in (January) to 65 mm / 2.6 in (July) — about 477 mm / 18.8 in across the year. Karakol is the capital of Issyk-Kul. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Karakol's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.5°C20.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| February | -6.4°C20.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | -0.1°C31.8°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| April | 6.8°C44.2°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| May | 11.7°C53.1°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 15.1°C59.2°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 17.4°C63.3°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| September | 13.4°C56.1°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| October | 7.1°C44.8°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | 0.9°C33.6°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| December | -3.6°C25.5°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Karakol?
Karakol does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Karakol's warmest month is July at an average of 18.2°C / 64.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Karakol?
Karakol, in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.5°C / 20.3°F in January to 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 477 mm / 18.8 in, with the wettest month being July (65 mm / 2.6 in) and the driest January (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Karakol in July?
The average temperature in Karakol in July is 18.2°C / 64.8°F, with rainfall of about 65 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Karakol?
The driest month in Karakol is January, with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -6.5°C / 20.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Karakol?
The wettest month in Karakol is July, with approximately 65 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall.