Best time to visit Bishkek

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Ala Archa National Park is a short drive away.

Bishkek month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	5°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	12°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Good	19°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Good	24°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	29°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
July	Mixed	32°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	31°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	17°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	4°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Bishkek are usually cheapest in October–April. The catch: February–April and December are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

More than 90% of Kyrgyzstan is mountainous.

When is the best time to visit Bishkek?

The best time to visit Bishkek is September. Ala Archa National Park is a short drive away.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Bishkek?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.

When is Bishkek busiest?

Bishkek is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Bishkek?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is February–May and December.