Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bishkek Climate
Bishkek is a city in Kyrgyzstan (01) with a population of about 900,000. Its average annual temperature is 11°C (52°F), with roughly 431 mm of rain per year.
11°C
Avg Temp
431
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bishkek Climate
Bishkek has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F) and receives about 431 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11°C
Avg Temp
431
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 26° | 27 mm |
| February | -2° / 29° | 33 mm |
| March | 5° / 40° | 44 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 71 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 62 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 34 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 18 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 12 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 17 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 37 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 42 mm |
| December | 0° / 31° | 34 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bishkek
The most comfortable months to visit Bishkek are typically August, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bishkek are typically August, June and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan has an average annual temperature of 11°C and about 431 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Bishkek average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.