Kulun Lake
Lake Mountain lake in Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan’s Osh Region set among mountain pastures; attracts trekkers and horse-riding parties for fishing, alpine scenery and visits to nearby nomadic settlements.
How to Get to Kulun Lake #
Access is typically by road from Osh, followed by a jeep or horseback into higher country depending on the season. Local guesthouses in nearby villages can arrange transport and guides. Expect rough roads and a drive of several hours from major towns.
Tips for Visiting Kulun Lake #
- Hire a local guide or join a small group - many routes to Kulun Lake are not well marked.
- Bring insect repellent in summer; mosquitoes can be persistent in lakeside marshes.
- If camping, use established sites and follow Leave No Trace; the area is ecologically sensitive.
Best Time to Visit Kulun Lake #
Best visited in summer when trails are dry and mountain passes are open; spring brings high water and cooler temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Kulun Lake #
Kulun Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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