Best Time to Visit Issyk-Kul Lake for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, August, June

Avoid

January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

-11°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Issyk-Kul Lake?

The best time to visit Issyk-Kul Lake for hiking is September, August, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Issyk-Kul Lake, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Issyk-Kul Lake

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-11°	-5°	16	6.8	38%	dry
February	44Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-7°	-2°	19	8	40%	dry
March	42Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	6°	26	9.2	45%	dry
April	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	46	10.6	40%	dry
May	78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	53	11.9	44%	shoulder
June	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	48	11	44%	dry
July	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	39	9.1	39%	dry
August	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	38	6.6	37%	dry
September	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	27	5.4	36%	dry
October	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	13°	34	6.9	39%	dry
November	46Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	4°	26	7.8	43%	dry
December	46Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-8°	-3°	20	7.4	37%	dry