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Lake Baikal weather in February (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

What can you expect from the weather in Lake Baikal during February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Lake Baikal typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. February is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -14°C, while nights can cool down to about -19°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Lake Baikal in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 5.8 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Baikal. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Baikal climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Baikal, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Russia in February

Find out more about the weather in Russia in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lake Baikal in February?

Visitors traveling to Lake Baikal should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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