January weather forecast
Kyrgyzstan

January is typically the coldest month of the year in Kyrgyzstan, as it falls right in the middle of the winter season. Average temperatures during this month can plummet well below -3°C (26.6°F), with areas in the high-altitude regions experiencing even harsher conditions. In Bishkek, the capital city located in the Chuy Valley, January temperatures can range from -4°C (24.8°F) to -6°C (21.2°F). However, in the mountainous areas, temperatures can drop dramatically, with average lows reaching -14°C (6.8°F) and sometimes even lower.

Snowfall is common during January, particularly in the mountainous regions, where it can reach significant levels, often resulting in road closures and disruptions to transportation. The cities located in the valleys, such as Osh and Jalal-Abad, tend to have milder winters with less snow, but temperatures can still fall below freezing, particularly at night.

Compared to December, January sees a slight decrease in temperatures, making it the coldest month in Kyrgyzstan. Looking ahead to February, the weather remains quite cold, but the average temperatures start to increase gradually, signaling the slow transition from the depths of winter toward the milder conditions of spring. Despite the harsh conditions, the stark beauty of the snow-covered landscapes in January offers its own unique charm.

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• Bishkek - January »
  In Bishkek during January, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of snow. In Bishkek, during January, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of snow.
• Osh - January »
  In Osh in January, during 7.5 snowfall days, 103mm (4.06") of snow is typically accumulated. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, with averages ranging from a high of 2.8°C (37°F) to a low of -3.8°C (25.2°F).
• Karakol - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Karakol is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Karakol is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
• Balykchy - January »
  In Balykchy during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. In Balykchy, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Naryn - January »
  January tends to be the coldest month in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, with temperatures averaging a daily high of -9.7°C (14.5°F) and a low of -20.4°C (-4.7°F). Embarking on the new year, January kindles extreme winter conditions in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan with the mercury plummeting as low as -20.4°C (-4.7°F) and refraining from crossing -9.7°C (14.5°F) at its warmest.
• Talas - January »
  In Talas, Kyrgyzstan, during January, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Talas sunrise is at 08:40 and sunset at 17:47.
• Batken - January »
  In Batken, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 55mm (2.17") of snow is typically accumulated. In Batken, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 55mm (2.17") of snow.
• Isfana - January »
  January is the month when Isfana, Kyrgyzstan, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and a low of -3.1°C (26.4°F). With an average high-temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -3.1°C (26.4°F), January is the coldest month in Isfana, Kyrgyzstan.
• Kant - January »
  In Kant, in January, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 154mm (6.06") of snow. In Kant, in January, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 154mm (6.06") of snow.
• At-Bashi - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in At-Bashi is January, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in At-Bashi is January, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.