Saymaluu-Tash
Saymaluu-Tash is a petroglyph site and nature park located at an elevation of 3,200 meters. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Kyrgyzstan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from June to September. July and August have the highest temperatures, reaching about 16 °C, and the least amount of rain. In contrast, the winter months are cold, with January highs around -12 °C and lows reaching -20 °C, and May is the wettest month with about 203 mm of rain.
The site is 198 km from the capital, Bishkek. To reach it, you can fly to Osh International Airport, which is 107 km away from Saymaluu-Tash.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 16 °C. The wettest is May, with about 203 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -12 | -9 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 3 | -4 | -10 |
| Average low, °C | -20 | -18 | -12 | -8 | -3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -7 | -14 | -19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 91 | 96 | 140 | 184 | 203 | 160 | 106 | 63 | 54 | 112 | 116 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
