Irkutsk weather in February (Irkutsk Region, Russia)

How is February weather typically in Irkutsk? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Irkutsk includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. February is part of winter. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -21°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Irkutsk in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. You can typically expect 8 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 150 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Irkutsk. 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 February

Min Temperature -21°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 150 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in February

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Irkutsk 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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