Climate Insights for Altai Airport

, Govĭ-Altay Aymag, Mongolia

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-20°C low
Wettest
July
50mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Altai Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 220mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Altai Airport 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 -20°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -12° Average: -16° Min: -20° Feb Max: -8° Average: -13° Min: -17° Mar Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -10° Apr Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° May Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jul Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Oct Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Nov Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -12° Dec Max: -10° Average: -15° Min: -18°
Max
Average
Min

Altai Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°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. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Altai Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 220mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 50mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 48mm less than July, 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 January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. April is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Altai Airport 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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 10km/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, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

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

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 14°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 133mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to 15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -20 to -8°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 8mm for the entire season. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -16°
Feb -13°
Mar -4°
Apr
May
Jun 15°
Jul 17°
Aug 15°
Sep
Oct
Nov -8°
Dec -15°

The best time to visit Altai Airport is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altai Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-20 °C
-12 °C
11 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Feb
-17 °C
-8 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
1 °C
17 km/h
8 mm
6 cm
Apr
-2 °C
8 °C
19 km/h
15 mm
7 cm
May
4 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
23 mm
5 cm
Jun
10 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
22 °C
17 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
19 mm
3 cm
Oct
-5 °C
6 °C
15 km/h
8 mm
5 cm
Nov
-12 °C
-3 °C
13 km/h
7 mm
5 cm
Dec
-18 °C
-10 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
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