Bishkek — time and weather
Bishkek is a city in Kyrgyzstan, in the Asia/Bishkek time zone. This page shows the current local time in Bishkek and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Bishkek
Local time in Bishkek is based on the Asia/Bishkek time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, formerly known as Kirghizia, is a landlocked country in the eastern regions of Central Asia, lying in the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east and southeast.
More about the country: Kyrgyzstan →What to see in Bishkek
Sights and historical places
- Ala-Too Square
- Bishkek Central Mosque
- Kyrgyz State Historical Museum
Climate in Bishkek: month by month
The warmest month in Bishkek is July, with average daytime highs of 32.2 °C; the coolest is January, around 2.4 °C by day and -5.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in March (~100 mm) and is lowest in July (~19 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | -6 | 28 | 6 |
| February | 5 | -4 | 40 | 9 |
| March | 11 | 1 | 100 | 13 |
| April | 19 | 8 | 79 | 10 |
| May | 24 | 12 | 76 | 11 |
| June | 30 | 17 | 21 | 5 |
| July | 32 | 20 | 19 | 5 |
| August | 30 | 18 | 26 | 5 |
| September | 24 | 13 | 35 | 4 |
| October | 16 | 6 | 70 | 9 |
| November | 10 | 1 | 69 | 9 |
| December | 4 | -4 | 41 | 8 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Bishkek are September: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Bishkek: Sunrise 06:12 · Sunset 19:57 · Day length 13:45
Time difference from Bishkek right now:
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