Climate Insights for Altay

The climate in Altay is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 462mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 60mm of rainfall. Altay 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 -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.

Altay has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Altay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 462mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 60mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 19mm. That's 41mm 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 168cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.

Altay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Altay, which began on March 20, 2026. Altay 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Altay is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altay 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.