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Weather

Kyrgyzstan has a continental climate with an average of 247 sunny days a year and relatively little rainfall. Conditions vary according to location; it is sub-tropical in the south-west, dry in the north and west, and continental to polar in the mountainous east. Temperatures range between 20°C and 30°C from June to August, and from -20°C to -4°C in January. There is usually heavy snow in winter.

More information about Kyrgyzstani weather can be seen in Climate in Kyrgyzstan.

Festivals

Special events in Kyrgyzstan usually reflect Muslim holy days. These include Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Orozo Ait (Eid al-Fitr), the feast which marks the end of Ramadan. In the Spring, the festival of Nooruz, or New Days, is also celebrated. Other notable events include 7 January, the Russian Orthodox Christmas, and 31 August, Independence Day.

Public Holidays

The following table shows the public holidays celebrated in Kyrgyzstan: