Kara-Buura State Nature Park
National Park Kyrgyz mountain nature park protecting alpine ecosystems
In Talas Region, Kara-Buura State Nature Park protects mountain valleys and alpine meadows. Visitors come for day hikes, horseback routes and river scenery, and to see local Kyrgyz villages and pastoral life.
How to Get to Kara-Buura State Nature Park #
The park is reached by road from the regional town of Talas; transport options are limited, so private car or arranging a driver from Talas is recommended. Local minibuses serve larger villages in the region, but schedules can be infrequent.
Tips for Visiting Kara-Buura State Nature Park #
- Hire a local guide for wildlife watching and route-finding; the park is large and trails can be unmarked.
- Acclimatize when arriving from lower elevations - some valleys and ridges can be markedly cooler and windier.
- Bring binoculars and a camera with a good zoom: wildlife sightings are better from distance.
Best Time to Visit Kara-Buura State Nature Park #
Best visited in late spring through early autumn; winter brings heavy snow and limits access.
Weather & Climate near Kara-Buura State Nature Park #
Kara-Buura State Nature Park's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (590 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.
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September
September is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
