Wrangel Island weather in August (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

Is August a good time to explore Wrangel Island weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Wrangel Island usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Wrangel Island in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 125 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wrangel Island, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Sunshine 125 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in August

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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