When to go · Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan in July
Great month. Peak season: treks, lake beaches, horse games.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Kyrgyzstan
- Prices
- High
- Kyrgyzstan
Verdict
Peak season: treks, lake beaches, horse games.
Is another month better than July?
No other month rates higher than July for Kyrgyzstan in this guide.
Weather in July
- Bishkek and the Chuy valley · Bishkek, Ala Archa, Buranahot
Snowy winters with smog, hot summers in the city; Ala Archa is 15 °C (27 °F) cooler.Snowy winters with smog, hot summers in the city; Ala Archa is 27 °F (15 °C) cooler.
- Issyk-Kul · Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, south shorebest weather
The lake never freezes and softens the climate; beach season July–August, trekking June–September.
- High pastures (jailoo) · Song-Kul (~3,000 m), Tash Rabat, Kel-Suu, Alaybest weather
Summer only: yurt camps run roughly June to mid-September; snow possible any month; roads close by October.
- South (Osh and Fergana edge) · Osh, Jalal-Abad, Arslanbobhot
Hotter and earlier than the north; walnut forests of Arslanbob best in May and September–October.
- Bishkek and the Northwest: Bishkek & Northwest · Northern Kyrgyzstanhot
Clear roads and open passes May‑September; July‑August warm but occasional rain in valleys.
- Issyk Kul and the Tian Shan: Issyk Kul basin · Lake shore and surrounding foothillsfine
Warm lake water (20‑25 °C (77 °F)) June‑September; occasional thunderstorms in summer.Warm lake water (20‑77 °F (25 °C)) June‑September; occasional thunderstorms in summer.
- Bishkek31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain days
- Arslanbob28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 9 rain days
- Balykchy30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain days
- Batken32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
- Bokonbayevo30 °C (86 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain days
- Cholpon-Ata27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 8 rain days
- Jyrgalan26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain days
- Kadji Say26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 13 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 13 rain days
- Kazarman27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 7 rain days
- Kochkor26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain days
- Kyzyl-Oy31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain days
- Manas30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
- Naryn30 °C (86 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain days
- Sary-Tash20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain days
- Song Kul22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 4 rain days
- Talas30 °C (86 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain days
- Tamchy28 °C (82 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 7 rain days
- Tamga27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
- Toktogul29 °C (84 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain days
- Uzgen33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kyrgyzstan
- High
- Prices · Kyrgyzstan
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kyrgyzstan, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Great
May: Great
Crowds
Jul: High
May: Low
Prices
Jul: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
May: 2
July: Peak season: treks, lake beaches, horse games.
May: Good for Bishkek, Osh and Arslanbob; high pastures still snowy.
Kyrgyzstan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in July
Rated best or good this month
Issyk-Kul
Best weather of the year (Cholpon-Ata, Karakol, south shore)
High pastures (jailoo)
Best weather of the year (Song-Kul (~3,000 m), Tash Rabat, Kel-Suu, Alay)
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: May–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep (warm, beach‑friendly)
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep
Best months: May–Sep
Best months: Jun–Sep