Bear falls (Turgen gorge)

Waterfall Waterfall in Turgen Gorge surrounded by alpine scenery

Turgen Gorge’s Bear Falls in Almaty Region draws hikers to a waterfall set in alpine river gorges, with picnic spots and mountain trails leading into the Trans‑Ili Alatau foothills.

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Bear falls (Turgen gorge)
43.2815, 77.7154

How to Get to Bear falls (Turgen gorge) #

Reach Turgen Gorge by road from Almaty-local minibuses and hired cars make the trip; once in the gorge, follow marked trails or local guides to the falls.

Tips for Visiting Bear falls (Turgen gorge) #

  • Start early-the Turgen Gorge area fills with hikers and climbers later in the day.
  • Check local guides for technical route information; some trails near Bear Falls can be steep and rocky.
  • Wear sturdy footwear; the terrain includes scree and exposed sections that require reliable traction.

Best Time to Visit Bear falls (Turgen gorge) #

Late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of trail access and comfortable temperatures.

Late Spring-Summer
May-September · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Trail conditions are best and water flow is often more reliable.
Autumn
Oct-Nov · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Cooler trekking weather and clearer skies for views of the gorge and surrounding peaks.

Weather & Climate near Bear falls (Turgen gorge) #

Climate

Bear falls (Turgen gorge)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (543 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -3°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -3°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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