Irkutsk weather in August (Irkutsk Region, Russia)

Looking to travel to Irkutsk in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Irkutsk generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Irkutsk in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 Irkutsk in August?

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 in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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