Climate Insights for Baikonur

The climate in Baikonur is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 154mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 27mm of rainfall. Baikonur 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Baikonur has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Baikonur is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 154mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 27mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. That's 24mm less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 37cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Baikonur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Baikonur, which began on June 21, 2026. Baikonur 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Baikonur is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baikonur 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.