Bishkek weather in January
January in Bishkek: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Bishkek · #503 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bishkek climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 19.8 cm / 7.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bishkek in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bishkek?
- January in Bishkek: freezing, a little rain, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Bishkek on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Bishkek in January?
- In January, Bishkek averages a daily high of 2.9°C and a low of -9.1°C, with about 32.3 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bishkek in January?
- Bishkek has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in January.
- Does it snow in Bishkek in January?
- Bishkek sees roughly 19.8 cm of snowfall in January.