Climate Insights for Bodaybo

Irkutsk Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-32°C low
Wettest
July
108mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bodaybo is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 621mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Bodaybo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -32°C. Bodaybo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-40° -30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -24° Average: -28° Min: -32° Feb Max: -17° Average: -22° Min: -27° Mar Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -17° Apr Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -9° May Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Sep Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Oct Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° Nov Max: -14° Average: -18° Min: -23° Dec Max: -24° Average: -27° Min: -32°
Max
Average
Min

Bodaybo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 55°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -32°C and an average temperature of -28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 29mm May Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 20mm Jun Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 34mm Dec Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 30mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bodaybo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 621mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 108mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 23mm. That's 85mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bodaybo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 243cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Bodaybo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

12 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bodaybo, which began on June 21, 2026. Bodaybo 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -32°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (12 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 132mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -23 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 155mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Expect around 79cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -32 to -17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 78cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -28°
Feb -22°
Mar -11°
Apr -3°
May
Jun 15°
Jul 18°
Aug 15°
Sep
Oct -4°
Nov -18°
Dec -27°

The best time to visit Bodaybo is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -32°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bodaybo 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
-32 °C
-24 °C
5 km/h
23 mm
23 cm
Feb
-27 °C
-17 °C
6 km/h
25 mm
25 cm
Mar
-17 °C
-5 °C
7 km/h
35 mm
34 cm
Apr
-9 °C
3 °C
8 km/h
37 mm
29 cm
May
-1 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
60 mm
20 cm
Jun
8 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
74 mm
2 cm
Jul
12 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
2 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
81 mm
12 cm
Oct
-8 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
41 mm
33 cm
Nov
-23 °C
-14 °C
6 km/h
34 mm
34 cm
Dec
-32 °C
-24 °C
5 km/h
30 mm
30 cm
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