Climate Insights for Kara-Kulja

The climate in Kara-Kulja is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 917mm of precipitation falls per year. Kara-Kulja receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kara-Kulja 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, November, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Kara-Kulja experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Kara-Kulja has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Kara-Kulja is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 917mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 127mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 36mm. That's 92mm 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. Kara-Kulja receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 300cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kara-Kulja 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 August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 Kara-Kulja, which began on March 20, 2026. Kara-Kulja 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kara-Kulja is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°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 Kara-Kulja 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.