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 high3°C / 37°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-9°C / 16°F
Feels like (high)-1°C / 30°F
Rainfall32 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity56%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-11°C / 11°F
Sunshine7.4 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall19.8 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.

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