Climate Insights for Bakhchysarai

The climate in Bakhchysarai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 504mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 55mm of rainfall. Bakhchysarai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Bakhchysarai vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Bakhchysarai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 504mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 55mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 28mm. That's 28mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 49cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 18cm.

Bakhchysarai 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 February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 Bakhchysarai, which began on June 21, 2026. Bakhchysarai 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 August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Bakhchysarai is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Bakhchysarai 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.