Climate Insights for Chapchal

The climate in Chapchal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 253mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Chapchal 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 -8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Chapchal has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°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. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Chapchal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 253mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 23mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Chapchal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chapchal, which began on March 20, 2026. Chapchal 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 -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Chapchal is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chapchal 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.