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When to go · Sary-Tash

Sary-Tash in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (passes closed by snow).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−10°C (14°F) / −22°C (−8°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
Kyrgyzstan overall
Prices
Low
Kyrgyzstan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sary-Tash

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (passes closed by snow).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Sary-TashHighs around -10 °C (14 °F), lows around -22 °C (−8 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kyrgyzstan overall
Low
Prices · Kyrgyzstan overall
Low

Kyrgyzstan overall: Cold and smoggy in Bishkek; skiing at Karakol.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sary-Tash, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)

    Jun: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)

    Jun: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 3 (better)

    Jun: 6

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (passes closed by snow).

June: Inside Sary-Tash's best window: Jun–Sep.

Sary-Tash: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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