Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan
A high alpine lake big enough to be mistaken for the sea, yurts pitched in meadows for anyone who wants to sleep the way nomads still do, and eagles hunting from the wrist the same way they have for centuries.
The best time to visit Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F). Local time there is 09:36 (UTC+6).
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The year at a glance
June · high 87°F · rain 1.1in · 15.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Bishkek, this page’s gateway
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35°F | 25mm1.0in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| February | 7°C45°F | 41mm1.6in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| March | 14°C57°F | 69mm2.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 20°C67°F | 83mm3.3in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| May | 25°C78°F | 60mm2.4in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| June | 31°C87°F | 28mm1.1in | 15.3h15.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 35°C95°F | 14mm0.6in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 32°C89°F | 19mm0.7in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 26mm1.0in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 17°C63°F | 45mm1.8in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 8°C47°F | 51mm2.0in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 3°C37°F | 31mm1.2in | 9.0h9.0h |
Good to know
- Currency
- KGS · Kyrgyz som
- Language
- Kyrgyz
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan?
The best time to visit Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F).
How warm does Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan get?
Typical daytime highs in Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan are Mar–May 20°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 33°C (91°F), Sep–Nov 17°C (63°F), Dec–Feb 4°C (39°F).
Is Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan expensive?
On the ground, Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan good for?
Kyrgyzstan – Issyk-Kul & the Tian Shan is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns.