Toktogul Reservoir Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Toktogul Reservoir Essentials

This collection highlights the industrial and cultural landscape surrounding the Toktogul Reservoir, Kyrgyzstan's largest hydroelectric project. Centered on the Naryn River, the list features the massive 215-meter-high dam and the adjacent town of Kara-Kul, known as the city of power engineers. It includes the KASKAD museum, documenting the engineering history of the Naryn Cascade, alongside local landmarks like the Halif Salim Ali mosque and Shurubek market. These sites offer insight into the Soviet-era planning and contemporary life in this vital energy hub.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–3°
-7° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

1° (feels like -2°) · extremes -12°–6°
-5° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

6° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–12°
0° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

13° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–20°
5° at night
15 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

19° · extremes 5°–24°
10° at night
17 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 10°–26°
13° at night
18 rainy days
19 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–29°
16° at night
16 rainy days
23 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–29°
16° at night
13 rainy days
24 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good

21° · extremes 9°–26°
12° at night
13 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–19°
6° at night
13 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

6° (feels like 4°) · extremes -8°–13°
-1° at night
12 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

0° (feels like -3°) · extremes -12°–5°
-6° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 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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Toktogul Reservoir

Featured Lists

Toktogul Reservoir Essentials

Toktogul Reservoir — 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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