Climate Insights for Altay

The climate in Altay is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 498mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 71mm of rainfall. Altay 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 -24°C. Altay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Altay has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -20°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Altay is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 498mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 71mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13mm. That's 58mm 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. Altay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 217cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Altay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Altay, which began on June 21, 2026. Altay 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -24°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Altay is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -24°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 Altay 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.