Climate Insights for Abakan

The climate in Abakan is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 433mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Abakan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 92cm accumulating over the season.

Abakan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Abakan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 433mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 78mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9mm. That's 69mm 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 92cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Abakan 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 3km/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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Abakan, which began on June 21, 2026. Abakan 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 June at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Abakan is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -23°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abakan 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.