Destination / KG

Kyrgyzstan

High passes and open roads

Destination guide

Plan a trip to
Kyrgyzstan.

Locator / KGCentral Asia

41.20° N
74.77° E

Country outline within Central Asia

Plan a Kyrgyzstan trip through alpine lakes, yurt camps and the Tian Shan, with practical advice on routes, drivers, seasons and mountain travel.

Best for: Road trips and mountain trekking
Main season: June to September
Typical trip: 10–14 days
Getting around: Shared taxis and private drivers
Languages: Kyrgyz and Russian
Currency: Kyrgyz som (KGS)

When to go

12-month weather

Bishkek

June to September offers the most reliable conditions for road trips and high mountain routes. Spring and autumn are useful for lower-altitude travel, but snow can close mountain passes.

BestGoodMixedPoor

3°C3°

Jan

5°C5°

Feb

12°C12°

Mar

19°C19°

Apr

24°C24°

May

30°C30°

Jun

33°C33°

Jul

31°C31°

Aug

26°C26°

Sep

18°C18°

Oct

11°C11°

Nov

5°C5°

Dec

Bishkek averages. Mountain temperatures are lower and conditions change quickly at altitude. Temperatures show the average daytime high and are planning estimates, not a forecast.

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