Climate Insights for Karakol International Airport

, Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyzstan

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-17°C low
Wettest
May
109mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Karakol International Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 796mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Karakol International Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Karakol International Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -17° Feb Max: -3° Average: -9° Min: -14° Mar Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -8° Apr Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Aug Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Oct Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -5° Nov Max: 0° Average: -7° Min: -11° Dec Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -15°
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Average
Min

Karakol International Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 22mm Mar Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 29mm May Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 23mm Jun Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 34mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 31mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Karakol International Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 796mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 109mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 83mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Karakol International Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 230cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Karakol International Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Karakol International Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Karakol International Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -11 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 77cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -17 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 82mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karakol International Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-17 °C
-7 °C
11 km/h
26 mm
21 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-3 °C
10 km/h
28 mm
22 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
43 mm
28 cm
Apr
-3 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
79 mm
29 cm
May
2 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
109 mm
23 cm
Jun
5 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
89 mm
5 cm
Jul
8 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
100 mm
3 cm
Sep
2 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
86 mm
12 cm
Oct
-5 °C
8 °C
9 km/h
69 mm
34 cm
Nov
-11 °C
0 °C
9 km/h
45 mm
31 cm
Dec
-15 °C
-5 °C
10 km/h
28 mm
22 cm
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