When is the best time to visit Kyrgyzstan?

The best time to visit Kyrgyzstan is June to September for trekking, horse riding and yurt stays, but the right month depends on what you want to do.

June to August

High passes are open, summer pastures are in use and days are warm. July and August are busiest.

May and September

Quieter, with softer light and fewer visitors. Higher passes can have snow in May and early evenings are cold in September.

October

Autumn colours in the valleys, good for road trips and cities, but most yurt camps have closed.

December to March

Ski season around Karakol, with cold, clear days and snow-covered mountains.

Once you know when to go, compare our Kyrgyzstan tour packages by season, or read about Song-Kul, which is reachable from June to September.