Climate Insights for Kurumkan

, Respublika Buryatiya, Russia

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-30°C low
Wettest
August
113mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kurumkan is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 617mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 113mm of rainfall. Kurumkan 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -30°C. Kurumkan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -19° Average: -25° Min: -30° Feb Max: -14° Average: -21° Min: -28° Mar Max: -3° Average: -10° Min: -17° Apr Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -7° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 2° Oct Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -8° Nov Max: -10° Average: -14° Min: -19° Dec Max: -18° Average: -22° Min: -27°
Max
Average
Min

Kurumkan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 53°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -25°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 11°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: 11mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 24mm May Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 24mm Jun Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 16mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 41mm Nov Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 39mm Dec Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kurumkan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 617mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 113mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 105mm 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. Kurumkan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 210cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 41cm. 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: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Kurumkan 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 August, 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

83 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kurumkan, which began on June 21, 2026. Kurumkan 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -30°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -17 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. 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 10 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -19 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 96cm 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 -30 to -14°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 46mm for the entire season. Expect around 47cm 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -25°
Feb -21°
Mar -10°
Apr -1°
May
Jun 16°
Jul 18°
Aug 15°
Sep
Oct -3°
Nov -14°
Dec -22°

The best time to visit Kurumkan is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -30°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kurumkan 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
-19 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Feb
-28 °C
-14 °C
2 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Mar
-17 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
19 cm
Apr
-7 °C
5 °C
2 km/h
34 mm
24 cm
May
1 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
55 mm
24 cm
Jun
10 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
13 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
113 mm
1 cm
Sep
2 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
99 mm
16 cm
Oct
-8 °C
2 °C
1 km/h
50 mm
41 cm
Nov
-19 °C
-10 °C
2 km/h
39 mm
39 cm
Dec
-27 °C
-18 °C
2 km/h
27 mm
27 cm
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