Bishkek
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, blends Soviet-era planning with natural beauty, ideal for exploring the Tien Shan mountains.
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Overview
This capital city, nestled at the foothills of the Tien Shan mountains, offers wide boulevards, parks, and a lively atmosphere. It serves as a convenient hub for Silk Road travel due to its liberal visa regime.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Bishkek.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14☁️35°C23°C2%0 mm
- WedJul 15☀️36°C22°C0%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☀️39°C22°C0%0 mm
- FriJul 17☀️41°C23°C0%0 mm
- SatJul 18☀️42°C25°C0%0 mm
- SunJul 19☀️43°C26°C8%0 mm
- MonJul 20⛅39°C26°C10%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation452 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C | -7°C | 26 mm |
| Feb | 5°C | -5°C | 34 mm |
| Mar | 11°C | 0°C | 55 mm |
| Apr | 19°C | 6°C | 67 mm |
| May | 24°C | 11°C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 16°C | 34 mm |
| Jul | 32°C | 18°C | 21 mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 16°C | 13 mm |
| Sep | 26°C | 11°C | 19 mm |
| Oct | 18°C | 5°C | 45 mm |
| Nov | 11°C | 0°C | 42 mm |
| Dec | 5°C | -5°C | 35 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Mar 24, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierOff the GridLess reliable internet connectivity
Download5.6 Mbps
Upload4.7 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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