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February in Irkutsk brings very low temperatures around -9°C (16°F) during the day, dropping to -21°C (-6°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Irkutsk. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Irkutsk - and find the best time to visit.
49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Irkutsk typically rise from around -13°C (9°F) at the start of February to approximately -6°C (21°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -26°C (-15°F) to -19°C (-2°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Irkutsk spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 22 years of weather observations in Irkutsk between 2004 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Russia in February →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Irkutsk in February. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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