Karakol experiences cold winters with average temperatures ranging from -6°C to 2°C in January and February. Spring arrives in March with rising temperatures, averaging around 10-15°C, but can still see occasional frost. Summers are warm, with July being the hottest month at an average temperature of 23°C, but nights can cool down significantly. Autumn is mild, with September averaging 12-16°C, before dropping to around -2°C in November and December.