Chong-Kemin State Nature Park National Park

Alpine nature park protecting Chong-Kemin valley ecosystems

In Kyrgyzstan's Issyk‑Kul region, Chong‑Kemin State Nature Park offers wide river valleys, alpine meadows, yurt stays and trails for horseback riding and trekking.

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Chong-Kemin State Nature Park at a Glance#

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How to Get to Chong-Kemin State Nature Park#

Access from Bishkek involves a drive east along the main roads toward Issyk‑Kul region; local transport and private cars can reach park entrances. The final approach may be on rough mountain roads; guided tours are recommended for first-time visitors.

Tips for Visiting Chong-Kemin State Nature Park#

  • Acclimatize before attempting steep hikes; much of the park is at altitude and trails can be demanding.
  • Hire local guides for horseback or multi-day trekking experiences into alpine meadows.
  • Bring layers - mountain weather changes quickly and nights can be cold even in summer.

Best Time to Visit Chong-Kemin State Nature Park#

Best in summer for accessible high-country trails; shoulder seasons can be rewarding but variable.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Warm days in valleys and cool nights; ideal for high-altitude hiking and camping.
Spring
April-May · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Snowmelt adds water to streams and creates lush meadows; some higher trails may still be snowbound.
Autumn
September-October · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Clear skies and crisp air; increasingly cold nights and early snow at high elevations.

Weather & Climate near Chong-Kemin State Nature Park#

Climate

Chong-Kemin State Nature Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -25°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° – -14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-25° – -13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-21° – -9°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° – -2°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6° – 5°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-2° – 8°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
0° – 12°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
-1° – 13°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-4° – 9°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10° – 2°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° – -6°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-22° – -11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight