AI-generatedKarakol at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 881 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 1,770 m
Climate in Karakol
Karakol has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Karakol is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Karakol
The best time to visit Karakol is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 119 mm of precipitation.
Karakol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Karakol in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Karakol in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Karakol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–17 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Karakol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–0 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Sep – Jun
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
06:5818:06
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:36 · evening 17:28–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:40 · evening 18:24–18:35
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Karakol compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Karakol in October?
In October, Karakol is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Karakol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:58 – 18:06
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 8 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Karakol
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Karakol: score 69 against 40. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 6 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 21° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 78 mmbetter | 114 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Karakol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January−3° · 3.3 h
In January, Karakol is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in January28February0° · 4.0 h
In February, Karakol is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in February24March5° · 5.0 h
In March, Karakol is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in March49April11° · 6.3 h
In April, Karakol is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in April64May16° · 7.2 h
In May, Karakol is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 119 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in May67June19° · 8.2 h
In June, Karakol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in June69July21° · 8.7 h
In July, Karakol is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in July68August21° · 8.3 h
In August, Karakol is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in August65September17° · 7.4 h
In September, Karakol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 94 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in September40October11° · 5.6 h
In October, Karakol is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in October19November4° · 3.8 h
In November, Karakol is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in November22December−1° · 2.8 h
In December, Karakol is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karakol.
Karakol in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Karakol
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | −3° | −12° | 3.3 h | 7 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 0° | −11° | 4.0 h | 7 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 5° | −6° | 5.0 h | 10 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 11° | 0° | 6.3 h | 13 | 76 |
| MayMay | 64 | 16° | 4° | 7.2 h | 18 | 119 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 19° | 8° | 8.2 h | 20 | 111 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 21° | 11° | 8.7 h | 21 | 114 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 21° | 10° | 8.3 h | 19 | 115 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 17° | 6° | 7.4 h | 18 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 11° | −1° | 5.6 h | 15 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 4° | −7° | 3.8 h | 10 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | −1° | −10° | 2.8 h | 8 | 33 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.49° N, 78.39° E · 1,770 m · Asia/Bishkek
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Karakol
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Karakol, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Karakol: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Karakol has about 15 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Karakol
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Karakol
How breezy and how cloudy Karakol is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Karakol typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Karakol: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Karakol
When Karakol is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Karakol has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 25 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 58 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Karakol
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Karakol in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Karakol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 25 min
- Distance
- 5,770 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Kyrgyzstan
- Currency
- Kyrgyz Som (KGS)
- Language
- Kyrgyz
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +996
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Karakol vs Çolpon-Ata
In October Çolpon-Ata has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs 40). During the day Çolpon-Ata is 2 °C warmer than Karakol.
| in October | Karakol | Çolpon-Ata |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Karakol ranks 4 of 4 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Karakol
When is the best time to visit Karakol?
The best time to visit Karakol is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Karakol?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Karakol?
The wettest month is May with 119 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Karakol get?
Karakol gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Karakol in?
Karakol is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Karakol?
A nonstop flight from London to Karakol takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Karakol?
Karakol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 65, summer holidays 68, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 24.