Lake Baikal Climate by Month
The temperature in Lake Baikal can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to very cold.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Lake Baikal. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -16°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -21°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 294 mm, Lake Baikal maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Lake Baikal can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 51 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.8 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Lake Baikal in Russia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, October and December are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -16°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 51 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
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