Our verdict
The best time to visit Bishkek is November
The very hottest temperatures in Bishkek get to around 35℃ (94℉) in the height of summer. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as -12℃ (10℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Bishkek are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Bishkek in June. Head over there in January instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Bishkek below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Bishkek seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bishkek as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bishkek is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Bishkek
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bishkek for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Bishkek climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bishkek for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Bishkek in January
- Average temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bishkek in February
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bishkek in March
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bishkek in April
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 18 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bishkek in May
- Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 54%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bishkek in June
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bishkek in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bishkek in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bishkek in September
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Bishkek in October
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bishkek in November
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bishkek in December
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishkek in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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