August · Kyrgyzstan
Best time to visit Karakol in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karakol in August
Average temperature 16°C, 51 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Karakol scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karakol is Kyrgyzstan's trekking hub, between Lake Issyk-Kul and the Tian Shan peaks.
August ranks 3rd of 12 for Karakol — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Karakol at 9.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Karakol in August?
- In August, Karakol averages 16°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Karakol?
- August earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Karakol in August?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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