January · Kyrgyzstan
Best time to visit Osh in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Osh in January
Average temperature 3°C, 78 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Osh scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Osh is Kyrgyzstan's second city, built around the sacred Sulayman-Too mountain and a vast Fergana Valley bazaar.
January in Osh — off-season conditions
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Osh — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Osh in January?
- In January, Osh averages 3°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Osh?
- January earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Osh in January?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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