Lake Baikal weather in February (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

Is February a good time to explore Lake Baikal weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During February, Lake Baikal usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Winter occurs in February. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -19°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Lake Baikal in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 5.8 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with snow.

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 Temperature -19°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 5.8 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Russia in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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