Climate Insights for Tiksi

The climate in Tiksi is cold. The average annual temperature is -11°C and approximately 253mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 53mm of rainfall. Tiksi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -33°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 90cm accumulating over the season.

Tiksi has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -33°C and an average temperature of -31°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Tiksi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 253mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 53mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 49mm 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 90cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Tiksi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Tiksi, which began on March 20, 2026. Tiksi 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 August at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -33°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tiksi 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.