Issyk-Kul weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. Like most weather services, we show Issyk-Kul at one spot: Karakol, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was fog and -3°C (26°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 18%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Oct–Apr
About Karakol weather
Is it raining in Karakol right now?
No. It’s fog and -3° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Karakol this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–11° and lows of -5–0°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Karakol lately?
In the past 7 days, Karakol had 3 rainy days and 13.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Karakol?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Issyk-Kul weather by month
When is the best time to visit Issyk-Kul?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Issyk-Kul is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -4°C (25°F) in January to 22°C (71°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Issyk-Kul?
June is the wettest month, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Issyk-Kul?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -4°C (25°F) and lows of -13°C (8°F).
Does Issyk-Kul have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 52 mm (2.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Karakol), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Issyk-Kul
Weather can differ a lot within Issyk-Kul: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.