Climate Insights for Balykshi

The climate in Balykshi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 192mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 23mm of rainfall. Balykshi 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Balykshi has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Balykshi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 192mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 23mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. 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 40cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.

Balykshi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Balykshi, which began on June 21, 2026. Balykshi 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 -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Balykshi is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balykshi 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.