Climate Insights for Kirensk

The climate in Kirensk is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 417mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 45mm of rainfall. Kirensk 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 -27°C. Kirensk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Kirensk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 52°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Kirensk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 417mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 45mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 26mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Kirensk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 207cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kirensk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kirensk, which began on June 21, 2026. Kirensk 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -27°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Kirensk is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -27°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 Kirensk 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.