When is the Best Time to Visit Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan has four seasons: a brief and rainy spring (April-May), a hot and dry summer (June-September), a short and beautiful autumn (October-November), and a lengthy and cold winter (December-February) (December-March). However, the seasons and climate of Kyrgyzstan can vary greatly depending on where you go.

Southern Kyrgyzstan, for example, is often warmer than the north, and fall lasts a little longer. The mountains have their own climate as well. If you plan on doing a lot of trekking, July-September is the best season to visit Kyrgyzstan. June and October are potentially acceptable depending on the time of year. Other than that, the Issyk Kul region and Osh are lovely in the spring and fall.

You can visit Kyrgyzstan in the winter, and there are still lots of things to do. Karakol has a ski resort, and cross-country skiing is becoming increasingly popular, particularly around Song Kul. Naryn, on the other hand, is one of the coldest spots in the globe during the winter.