Bishkek weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Bishkek: highs of 5°C (42°F) and about 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (25°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 8°C (46°F) and 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Bishkek?
least pleasant month Weather score 40/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Bishkek. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Bishkek in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 24 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Bishkek in January?
Days average 5°C (42°F) and nights -4°C (25°F).
Bishkek weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (42°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 24 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 30 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| March | 15°C (59°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 42 mm | 82% | fair |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 61 mm | 78% | best |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 48 mm | 74% | best |
| June | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 29 mm | 70% | best |
| July | 35°C (94°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 20 mm | 67% | fair |
| August | 33°C (92°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm | 60% | best |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 15 mm | 60% | best |
| October | 19°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm | 68% | best |
| November | 11°C (53°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 38 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| December | 6°C (43°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 30 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months