Kyrgyzstan Climate
Top 5 Cities: Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Karakol, and Tokmok
This month in numbers
Kyrgyzstan experienced its 4th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 3.84°C, a significant 2.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The three-month period from February to April 2026 also ranked as the 5th warmest on record, with an anomaly of +2.4°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures.
What changed
The consistent warmth seen in April continues a trend from earlier in the year, with February and March also recording positive temperature anomalies. This regional warming aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for February–April 2026 ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Kyrgyzstan's April anomaly of +2.84°C placed it 47th out of 234 regions for the latest month's anomaly. The wider Central Asia region has been experiencing significant warming, with a notable heatwave in March 2025 where temperatures climbed up to 15°C higher than the seasonal average in parts of Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan.
What’s driving change?
The pronounced warming in Kyrgyzstan is largely driven by the broader global warming trend, exacerbated by the , where higher-latitude regions tend to warm faster. The country's mountainous terrain also makes it susceptible to , as glaciers retreat at an accelerated rate, impacting water resources. Recent heavy rainfall in late April and early May led to floods and mudslides in the Osh and Batken Oblasts, displacing 149 people in Batken Oblast and affecting 92 households in Gulcha. This follows a series of storm warnings issued between April 20 and 28, 2026. The melting of glaciers is a critical concern for Kyrgyzstan, as they are a significant source of freshwater for the entire Central Asian region.
Looking ahead
Water scarcity is expected to persist in Kyrgyzstan throughout 2026, posing ongoing challenges for agriculture and overall water management.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Kyrgyzstan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Kyrgyzstan changing?
Kyrgyzstan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Kyrgyzstan come from?
Climate data for Kyrgyzstan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Kyrgyzstan climate data cover?
The Kyrgyzstan climate profile covers Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Karakol and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Kyrgyzstan
How often is the Kyrgyzstan climate update refreshed?
The Kyrgyzstan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.