Climate Insights for Birakan

The climate in Birakan is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 835mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 188mm of rainfall. Birakan 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 -27°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70cm accumulating over the season.

Birakan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 52°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Birakan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 835mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 188mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4mm. That's 184mm less than August, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 70cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Birakan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap 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 15km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Birakan, which began on March 20, 2026. Birakan 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -27°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Birakan 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.