🇰🇬 Bishkek vs Seoul 🇰🇷
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Bishkek is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · SeoulDrier · Bishkek
Climate at a glance
| 🇰🇬 Bishkek | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 16°C | 17°C |
| Hottest month | July · 32°C | August · 30°C |
| Coldest month | January (-9°C low) | January (-6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 104 | 112 |
| Snow | Rare | Yes |
| Best months to visit | May, June, September | May, September, October |
🇰🇬 Bishkek
Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).
🇰🇷 Seoul
Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).
Keep planning
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishkek or Seoul warmer?
Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Bishkek or Seoul?
Seoul is rainier — Bishkek sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Bishkek vs Seoul?
Bishkek is best around May, June, September; Seoul is best around May, September, October.