January verdict

Kyrgyzstan in January

Weather score34Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-4°C

Rain

21mm

Sun

4h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

34

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January-4°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January21mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Kyrgyzstan's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January4 hours average sun

January is one of Kyrgyzstan's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January0°C average sea

January is close to Kyrgyzstan's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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January34 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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