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Bishkek

Decide whether to visit or live in Bishkek, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bishkek month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bishkek are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 23–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and April the wettest (about 107 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January1.9-6.2306.8
February4.7-4.8427.5
March12.01.4918.2
April17.77.01079.2
May22.811.48811.2
June28.215.83712.4
July31.519.01912.9
August29.417.22412.1
September23.912.53410.8
October15.55.5588.3
November7.9-0.7606.8
December3.2-4.5395.9

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01 · Overview

Bishkek, in brief

Bishkek is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bishkek took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bishkek

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bishkek

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bishkek

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bishkek

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bishkek

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bishkek

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bishkek

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bishkek located and what are its coordinates?

Bishkek is situated in Kyrgyzstan at geographic coordinates 42.8700, 74.5900 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bishkek?

Bishkek has a recorded population of approximately 900,000 and observes the Asia/Bishkek time zone (KGS).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bishkek?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bishkek include ky, uz, ru, and the circulating currency is KGS.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bishkek?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Bishkek, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.