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Bishkek vs Osh for Remote Work

Bishkek and Osh are the two largest cities in Kyrgyzstan with complete remote-work profiles. Bishkek has about 900K residents; Osh has about 322K. Bishkek is the national capital.

Bishkek averages 22°C in its best month, versus 23°C in Osh. Across the year, temperatures range -9–29°C in Bishkek and -8–30°C in Osh.

Bishkek sits at 767 m, versus 988 m in Osh.

Side-by-side

Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan

Population
900K
Elevation
767 m
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
15–28°C
Year temperature range
-9–29°C
National capital
Yes

Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Population
322K
Elevation
988 m
Best-month temperature
23°C
Best-month range
16–29°C
Year temperature range
-8–30°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Bishkek or Osh?
Bishkek is the larger of the two complete profiles in Kyrgyzstan, with about 900K residents compared with about 322K in Osh.
How does the climate compare in Bishkek vs Osh?
The best remote-work month is typically August in Bishkek (22°C avg) and August in Osh (23°C avg).