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Issyk-Kul Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
Issyk-Kul year round climate
- Spring (March–May): Average -6.1°C–6.4°C, cold and dry climate with low rainfall. Common activities: Skiing (if there is enough snow), hiking (wear warm clothing). Recommended clothing: Heavy coat, hat, scarf, gloves.
- Summer (June–August): Average 9.3°C–12.2°C, mild climate with low rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, camping, cycling. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, long pants.
- Autumn (September–November): Average 6.0°C–-5.3°C, cold and dry climate with low rainfall. Common activities: Autumn foliage viewing (if trees change color), hiking (wear warm clothing). Recommended clothing: Warm coat, hat, scarf.
- Winter (December–February): Average -12.9°C–-8.8°C, cold and dry climate with very little rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, ice activities (if the lake freezes). Recommended clothing: Heavy down jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, thermal underwear.
Issyk-Kul climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 0.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 34 mm / Summer humidity: 40%–50% / Rainiest month: May
Issyk-Kul monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-8.8°C
0.3
February
-11.4°C
1.3
March
-6.1°C
2
April
-0.2°C
3.6
May
6.4°C
5.6
June
9.3°C
4
July
12.2°C
4.6
August
11.9°C
3.9
September
6°C
5.2
October
1.1°C
2.3
November
-5.3°C
0.5
December
-12.9°C
0.8
Issyk-Kul weather for the next seven days
10/13
Tuesday
Moderate or heavy snow in area with thunder
3.2°C/-2.1°C
10/14
Wednesday
Sunny
5.9°C/-3.3°C
10/15
Thursday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3.8°C/-2.2°C
10/16
Friday
Sunny
3.2°C/-4.5°C
10/17
Saturday
Sunny
5.5°C/-5.3°C
10/18
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
6.5°C/-2.9°C
10/19
Monday
Overcast
7.8°C/-1.3°C
