Irkutsk weather in August (Irkutsk Region, Russia)

What does the weather outlook for Irkutsk look like in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Irkutsk usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Irkutsk in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 220 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Irkutsk.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Irkutsk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in August

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?

For visitors traveling to Irkutsk, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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