Climate Insights for Severobaykal’sk

The climate in Severobaykal’sk is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 613mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 96mm of rainfall. Severobaykal’sk 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 -28°C. Severobaykal’sk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Severobaykal’sk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Severobaykal’sk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 613mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 96mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21mm. That's 75mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Severobaykal’sk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 202cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Severobaykal’sk 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 May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

It is currently spring in Severobaykal’sk, which began on March 20, 2026. Severobaykal’sk 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -28°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Severobaykal’sk is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -28°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Severobaykal’sk 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.