Climate Insights for Rustāq

The climate in Rustāq is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 593mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Rustāq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season.

Rustāq has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Rustāq is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 593mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 111mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1mm. That's 109mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Rustāq is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Rustāq, which began on March 20, 2026. Rustāq is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rustāq is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rustāq based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.