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Lake Baikal weather in March (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

Looking to travel to Lake Baikal in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Lake Baikal generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Lake Baikal in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 6.9 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Baikal. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Baikal, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Russia in March

Find out more about the weather in Russia in March 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 March?

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 March.

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

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