Kyrgyzstan is a country of extra continental climate, and in different seasons it represents cold and snowy winters, due to high altitudes, warm and sunny summers. With every altitude in mountains of Kyrgyzstan it becomes cooler and mainly climate is rather pleasant, seasons are clearly divided in their temperatures and seasons. Mainly, seasons in Kyrgyzstan are seen as follows according to temperatures: Spring is from March to May, summer is from May to September, autumn from September to December, winter from December to February. If you have decided to make a tour in Kyrgyzstan, it is advisable to point out weather conditions, temperature and altitude indications.
Winter
When you travel in Kyrgyzstan in winter you will see that it is rather cold, depending on the altitude. Very often temperature is + 1 °C (34 °F), but mainly it may be lower. The very frosts are in the middle of December up to February. Before starting for a tour in Kyrgyzstan make sure that you have enough warm clothes as January is the coldest month. Winter in Kyrgyzstan is represented by strong winds and heavy snowfalls and precipitations. Winter is a time of winter kinds of sport, but most boarding houses are closed and roads are blocked. Winter resorts are in Karakol in the Tien Shan Mountains.
Spring
Spring in Kyrgyzstan is represented by warm and mild weather. But the very hot days are in May. March is the month of thawing and melting of ice and snow, there may be heavy rains and temperature is about + 16 °C (60 °F). For those who travel in Kyrgyzstan in spring it means the beginning of new life, the beginning of fresh blooms and animals awakening. It is high time for gardeners to start working in their gardens. But in mountains due to high altitudes warm weather comes later and you are advised to take it into account before starting for a tour in Kyrgyzstan.
Summer
Summer is a hot season. Mainly temperature is above 35 °C (95°F), but very often it becomes higher than 45° C (113° F). Temperature is lower in mountains of Kyrgyzstan where you have an opportunity to feel Kyrgyzstan in different seasons. During summer time all roads are open and tours in Kyrgyzstan may be freely made. It is possible to live like nomads of those times in yurts and do hiking, trekking. During summer time most of visitors tend to make a tour in Kyrgyzstan and visit the Issyk Kul, the pearl of the country. It is a high altitude lake. But it is necessary to book tickets, tours in Kyrgyzstan and boarding houses in advance, as it is the very season of travelling and there may not be vacant rooms.
Autumn
Autumn in Kyrgyzstan is rather warm. Weather like in summer is in September. This is a month that perfectly fits for travelling in Kyrgyzstan in different seasons, as nature is amazing with green, yellow and red trees, and ever green fir trees. At the same time high in the mountains tops are covered with snow. This season is amazing for tours in Kyrgyzstan as there are great opportunities for taking photos against breath-taking panoramic view. Temperature is about + 16 °C (60 °F) and + 3 °C (37.5 °F). Background is represented by yellow crop fields, snow peaks. But then it becomes coдвук in November and December with rains and closed roads.
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