Bear falls (Turgen gorge)Bear falls (Turgen gorge) at a Glance
When to Go
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 50
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -3° | -10° | 20 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -3° | -11° | 22 mm | overcast | 56% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |
| March | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -5° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 11° | 4° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 43% | 2.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.9h |
| August | Very Good | 10° - 24° | 17° | 54 mm | some cloud | 32% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 42 mm | some cloud | 34% | 1.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 0° - 12° | 5° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 1.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -6° - 5° | -2° | 37 mm | overcast | 54% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -9° - 0° | -7° | 26 mm | overcast | 56% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.8h |
Getting There & Around
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.