Climate Insights for Altay Airport

The climate in Altay Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 246mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 37mm of rainfall. Altay Airport 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season.

Altay Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Altay Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 246mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 37mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 27mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Altay Airport is mildly breezy, 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 May, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Altay Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Altay Airport 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Altay Airport is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -19°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altay Airport 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.