Climate Insights for Bayan Nur

The climate in Bayan Nur is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 174mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 41mm of rainfall. Bayan Nur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Light snow can occur between February and November.

Bayan Nur has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Bayan Nur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 174mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 41mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 41mm less than August, 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. Light snowfall can occur between February and November, totalling around 6cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Bayan Nur is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Bayan Nur, which began on March 20, 2026. Bayan Nur 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Bayan Nur is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -16°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bayan Nur 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.