Suusamyr Too
Mountains Mountain ridge in Kyrgyzstan's Suusamyr region
Alpine ridge above the Suusamyr Valley in Kyrgyzstan, known for high summer pastures, multi‑day treks and traditional horseback routes across open mountain meadows.
Suusamyr Too is a mountain range in central Kyrgyzstan that forms part of the greater Tian Shan system and rises above the Suusamyr Valley.
The range provides high-altitude pastureland and alpine terrain; local routes and seasonal shepherding use the slopes and adjoining valleys. Peaks and ridges of the range overlook the broad Suusamyr Valley to the south and connect with adjacent Kyrgyz ranges.
Geographically the range lies in central Kyrgyzstan, inland from the country s higher mountain massifs and within the watershed feeding the Suusamyr Valley.
- Pastoral use: Part of the mountain groups that surround the Suusamyr Valley and are used for summer pastures and alpine grazing in Kyrgyz pastoralism.
How to Get to Suusamyr Too #
Suusamyr Too is reached from Bishkek by road; the drive to the Suusamyr Valley normally follows the A365 toward the Toktogul area and then regional roads into the valley. A robust 4x4 is strongly recommended for the last sections.
Public transport is limited-shared marshrutkas run seasonally to village hubs in the valley; from there arrange local transport to alpine starting points.
Tips for Visiting Suusamyr Too #
- Hire a 4x4 vehicle and a local driver for mountain tracks-road quality is poor and signage sparse.
- Acclimatize before doing long hikes; valleys are high and nights can be cold even in summer.
- Ask shepherds about trails-many of the best routes are local footpaths not on maps.
Best Time to Visit Suusamyr Too #
Suusamyr Too is a high-altitude mountain area in Kyrgyzstan most practical to visit in summer when alpine pastures are accessible and local shepherds are active.
Weather & Climate near Suusamyr Too #
Suusamyr Too's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (589 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 19°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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