Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Weather
Bishkek hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 100°F (38°C) is about 16°F (9°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bishkek weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Bishkek looks sunny, with a high of 96° and an overnight low of 68°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Bishkek 14-day forecast
About the weather in Bishkek
Bishkek has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 36°F (2°C) in January to around 88°F (31°C) in July, and the city records roughly 99 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Bishkek weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 36°F (2°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: -16°F (-27°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 28 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows around 21°F (-6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -16°F (-27°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.5 inches (113 mm) of rain over 13 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 28 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Bishkek is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Bishkek runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Bishkek stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Bishkek is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 38°F (3°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season, plus around 16 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Bishkek by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 21° | 8 | 1.2 in | 6.9 h/day | 62% |
| February | 41° | 24° | 8 | 1.8 in | 7.5 h/day | 61% |
| March | 53° | 34° | 13 | 3.6 in | 8.3 h/day | 64% |
| April | 64° | 45° | 13 | 4.5 in | 9.4 h/day | 62% |
| May | 72° | 52° | 12 | 3.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 59% |
| June | 82° | 60° | 7 | 1.5 in | 12.5 h/day | 46% |
| July | 88° | 66° | 4 | 0.8 in | 12.9 h/day | 39% |
| August | 84° | 63° | 5 | 1.1 in | 12.1 h/day | 41% |
| September | 74° | 54° | 4 | 1.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 44% |
| October | 60° | 42° | 8 | 2.4 in | 8.3 h/day | 56% |
| November | 46° | 31° | 9 | 2.5 in | 6.7 h/day | 61% |
| December | 38° | 23° | 8 | 1.5 in | 6.1 h/day | 61% |