What is the weather like in Almaty vs Bishkek in January?

In January, Almaty averages -1°C high / -8°C low with about 27 mm of rain; Bishkek averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 36 mm.

Almaty vs Bishkek in January

Bishkek is the better pick in January — 47 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bishkek is freezing, a little rain, reliable snow, while Almaty is freezing, dry, poor air quality.

Almaty vs Bishkek — January climate, side by side

	Almaty	Bishkek
Comfort score	39/100 (F)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	-1° / -8°	4° / -6°
Rainfall	27 mm	36 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	57%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	107	52

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Almaty vs Bishkek in January — FAQ

Is January better in Almaty or Bishkek?: Bishkek is the better pick in January — 47 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bishkek is freezing, a little rain, reliable snow, while Almaty is freezing, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Almaty vs Bishkek in January?: In January, Almaty averages -1°C high / -8°C low with about 27 mm of rain; Bishkek averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 36 mm.