Climate Insights for Aqtoghay

The climate in Aqtoghay is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 197mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 24mm of rainfall. Aqtoghay 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 -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Aqtoghay has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Aqtoghay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 197mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 24mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 8mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Aqtoghay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Aqtoghay, which began on June 21, 2026. Aqtoghay 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Aqtoghay is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -16°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aqtoghay 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.