Ala-Archa Nature Park

National Park · Bishkek City, 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Area 256 km²

Time zone Asia/Bishkek

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Ala-Archa Nature Park Essentials

Ala-Archa Nature Park serves as the primary gateway to the Tian Shan mountains, located 40 kilometers from Bishkek. This selection covers the main Ak-Sai trail, leading past the Broken Heart rock to the 70-meter Ak-Sai waterfall and Ratsek Hut base camp at 3,350 meters. It also includes the Adygene valley route towards glacial lakes and the Korona Hut, a staging point for high-altitude ascents. Facilities at the Alplager trailhead include a regional cafe and hotel accommodation.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-6° (feels like -11°) · extremes -26°–0°
-18° at night
6 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -26°–1°
-17° at night
6 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -19°–10°
-9° at night
8 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -11°–17°
-3° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–20°
1° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–23°
5° at night
7 rainy days
14 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–26°
7° at night
5 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–26°
6° at night
3 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good

17° (feels like 12°) · extremes -3°–23°
2° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -9°–16°
-3° at night
6 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -19°–10°
-9° at night
7 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -24°–2°
-16° at night
7 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Kyrgyz Som KGS · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 161
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Kyrgyz
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +996

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Ala-Archa Nature Park Essentials

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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