When is the best time to go to Irkutsk
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Irkutsk, Russia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Irkutsk
Irkutsk weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Irkutsk are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -13°C | 13mm | 3.7hrs | 9.6hrs |
The climate in Irkutsk during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irkutsk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Irkutsk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -14°C (7°F), whilst at night -24°C (-11°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 9mm | 5.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
February in Irkutsk is generally very dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irkutsk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Irkutsk and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -23°C (-9°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 14mm | 7.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Irkutsk is characteristically cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irkutsk.
March is in the spring in Irkutsk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 22mm | 8.3hrs | 15hrs |
Irkutsk's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Irkutsk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Irkutsk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 36mm | 9.5hrs | 17hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Irkutsk and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irkutsk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Irkutsk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 67mm | 9.9hrs | 9.6hrs |
Irkutsk's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irkutsk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Irkutsk and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 126mm | 8.8hrs | 11.1hrs |
July in Irkutsk is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irkutsk.
July is in the summer in Irkutsk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 90mm | 8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Irkutsk is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irkutsk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Irkutsk and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 55mm | 7hrs | 15hrs |
Irkutsk's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irkutsk.
September is in the fall / autumn in Irkutsk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Irkutsk weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 32mm | 5.7hrs | 17hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Irkutsk and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irkutsk.
October is in the fall / autumn in Irkutsk and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 20mm | 3.8hrs | 9.6hrs |
November is a dry month in Irkutsk and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irkutsk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Irkutsk and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -11°C | 20mm | 2.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
December in Irkutsk is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irkutsk for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Irkutsk and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -21°C (-6°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Irkutsk weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -14.1°C 6.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 126mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
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