Suusamyr TooSuusamyr Too at a Glance
About Suusamyr Too
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -27° - -14° | -25° | 25 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -25° - -12° | -23° | 28 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -22° - -8° | -19° | 47 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - 0° | -8° | 72 mm | overcast | 70% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | -3° - 9° | 1° | 86 mm | overcast | 66% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 0° - 14° | 6° | 73 mm | overcast | 60% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.1h |
| July | Good | 2° - 18° | 9° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Very Good | 0° - 19° | 9° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | -3° - 17° | 6° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -7° - 8° | -2° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -15° - -3° | -12° | 44 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -23° - -11° | -21° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
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.