Climate Insights for Bodaybo

, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
December
-32°C low
Wettest
July
127mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bodaybo is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 673mm of precipitation falls per year. Bodaybo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bodaybo 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, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -32°C. Bodaybo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-40° -30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -23° Average: -27° Min: -30° Feb Max: -16° Average: -21° Min: -26° Mar Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -17° Apr Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -9° May Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: -1° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jul Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 11° Aug Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Sep Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Oct Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Nov Max: -16° Average: -21° Min: -26° Dec Max: -25° Average: -28° Min: -32°
Max
Average
Min

Bodaybo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 54°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -32°C and an average temperature of -28°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 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 43mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 28mm May Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 30mm Jun Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 17mm Oct Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 41mm Nov Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 37mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bodaybo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 673mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 127mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 33mm. That's 94mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bodaybo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 302cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 43cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Bodaybo 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 December, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bodaybo, which began on June 21, 2026. Bodaybo 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -32°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -26 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 161mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Expect around 95cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -32 to -16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 104cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bodaybo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-30 °C
-23 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Feb
-26 °C
-16 °C
2 km/h
35 mm
35 cm
Mar
-17 °C
-6 °C
2 km/h
43 mm
43 cm
Apr
-9 °C
3 °C
2 km/h
34 mm
28 cm
May
-1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
69 mm
30 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
68 mm
1 cm
Jul
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Sep
1 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
78 mm
17 cm
Oct
-10 °C
-1 °C
2 km/h
46 mm
41 cm
Nov
-26 °C
-16 °C
2 km/h
38 mm
38 cm
Dec
-32 °C
-25 °C
1 km/h
37 mm
37 cm
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