Climate Insights for Yakutsk

The climate in Yakutsk is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 271mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 52mm of rainfall. Yakutsk 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 -41°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 89cm accumulating over the season.

Yakutsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°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 -41°C and an average temperature of -39°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 20°C shift in average temperatures.

Yakutsk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 271mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 52mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 45mm 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 89cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Yakutsk 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 December, 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 Yakutsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Yakutsk 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 -41°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Yakutsk is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -41°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 Yakutsk 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.