What’s the climate like in the Lake Baikal?
The current climate of the Lake Baikal features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of -14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -23°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in the Lake Baikal in recent years was 31°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -28°C in January 2016.
On average, the Lake Baikal gets 610 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 63 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit the Lake Baikal?
The best time to visit the Lake Baikal for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring the Lake Baikal.
Climate Table of the Lake Baikal
The climate table of the Lake Baikal shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -14 | -11 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 5 | -3 | -7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -22 | -22 | -12 | -4 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 7 | -2 | -10 | -15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 25 | 9,7 | 6,8 | 33 | 62 | 64 | 54 | 106 | 112 | 34 | 57 | 46 |
| Snow (cm) | 8,8 | 3,8 | 5,5 | 5,2 | 2,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,5 | 5,0 | 19 | 12 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 610 mm per year, averaging 51 mm per month
- Snowfall: 63 cm per year
- Driest months: 6,8 mm in March, 9,7 mm in February and 25 mm in January
- Wettest months: 112 mm in September, 106 mm in August and 64 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in the Lake Baikal
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in the Lake Baikal, Russia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in the Lake Baikal
This graph shows how much precipitation the Lake Baikal, Russia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in the Lake Baikal
This graph shows how much snow the Lake Baikal, Russia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in the Lake Baikal
This graph shows the average UV index per month in the Lake Baikal, Russia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in the Lake Baikal
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in the Lake Baikal, Russia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in the Lake Baikal
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in the Lake Baikal, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in the Lake Baikal
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in the Lake Baikal, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in the Lake Baikal by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Lake Baikal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
