Climate Insights for Akhty

The climate in Akhty is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 937mm of precipitation falls per year. Akhty receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akhty 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 -10°C. Akhty experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Akhty vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Akhty is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 937mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 141mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 41mm. That's 100mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Akhty receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 272cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Akhty is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Akhty, which began on June 21, 2026. Akhty 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Akhty is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -10°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 Akhty 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.