Climate Insights for Khalkhāl

The climate in Khalkhāl is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1523mm of precipitation falls per year. Khalkhāl receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Khalkhāl is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Khalkhāl experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Khalkhāl vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Khalkhāl is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1523mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 237mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 68mm. That's 169mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Khalkhāl receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 228cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 47cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Khalkhāl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Khalkhāl, which began on March 20, 2026. Khalkhāl 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 August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Khalkhāl is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khalkhāl 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.