Jetim Range
Mountains Mountain range in Kyrgyzstan with alpine terrain
Mountain range in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Region offering alpine pastures and remote valleys. Visitors travel here for trekking and to visit traditional mountain villages.
How to Get to Jetim Range #
Access is typically via Issyk-Kul regional roads from Karakol or Kochkor; local taxis or shared marshrutkas can reach trailheads, but exact routes vary-hire a local driver or guide for reliable access.
Tips for Visiting Jetim Range #
- Local maps and a GPS are essential; routes are largely unmarked and weather can change quickly in mountain terrain.
- Hire a local guide from Karakol or Kochkor for safe passage and up-to-date route information.
Best Time to Visit Jetim Range #
Mountain access is best in summer; always check local conditions before heading out.
Weather & Climate near Jetim Range #
Jetim Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.