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Alay Essentials

The Alay region serves as the primary gateway to the Pamir Mountains, defined by the high-altitude Alay Valley and the Trans-Alay Range. This selection features key points along the M41 Pamir Highway, including the Taldyk and Chyiyrchyk passes. It highlights the mountaineering hub of Peak Lenin and its glaciers, the nomadic heritage preserved in local yurt camps and the Gulcha history museum, and the strategic Irkeschtam border crossing into China.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-4°–4° · varies by region
-11° at night
3–4 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-2°–6° · varies by region
-9° at night
4–6 rainy days · varies by region
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

3°–11° · varies by region
-4° at night
5–8 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

8°–17° · varies by region
2° at night
4–7 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

13°–22° · varies by region
6° at night
5–7 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

16°–27° · varies by region
9° at night
3–5 rainy days · varies by region
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

20°–30° · varies by region
12° at night
2–3 rainy days · varies by region
20 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

20°–30° · varies by region
11° at night
1–2 rainy days · varies by region
23 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

16°–25° · varies by region
8° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Fair

9°–17° · varies by region
3° at night
2–4 rainy days · varies by region
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

3°–10° · varies by region
-3° at night
3–5 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-2°–6° · varies by region
-8° at night
3–5 rainy days · varies by region
15 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. 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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Alay District

Featured Lists

Alay Essentials

Alay District — Map

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

Practical information

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