RussiaWhat’s the climate like in Yakutsk?
The current climate in Yakutsk features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of -35°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around -2°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -42°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Yakutsk in recent years was 36°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -50°C in January 2021.
On average, Yakutsk gets 302 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 175 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Yakutsk?
The best time to visit Yakutsk for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Yakutsk.
Climate Table of Yakutsk
The climate table of Yakutsk shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -35 | -26 | -9 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 13 | -2 | -21 | -35 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -41 | -36 | -24 | -9 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 1 | -8 | -28 | -40 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 20 | 24 | 9,7 | 15 | 30 | 28 | 41 | 50 | 27 | 19 | 27 | 11 |
| Snow (cm) | 19 | 33 | 35 | 20 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 15 | 29 | 22 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: -2°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -35°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 302 mm per year, averaging 25 mm per month
- Snowfall: 175 cm per year
- Driest months: 9,7 mm in March, 11 mm in December and 15 mm in April
- Wettest months: 50 mm in August, 41 mm in July and 30 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in Yakutsk
Average Temperature per Month in Yakutsk
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Yakutsk, Russia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Yakutsk
This graph shows how much rainfall Yakutsk, Russia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Yakutsk
This graph shows how much snow Yakutsk, Russia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Yakutsk
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Yakutsk, Russia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Yakutsk
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Yakutsk, Russia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Yakutsk
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Yakutsk, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Yakutsk
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Yakutsk, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Yakutsk
The weather in Yakutsk is rated an average of 2,4 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to Yakutsk? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Some days were surprisingly warm, others were still quite cool. Nights can still bring a lot of cold. Don't expect a tropical climate in the spring.— This text is automatically translated to English
Warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities during the day and cools off comfortably at night. It rained sometimes, but not all the time.— This text is automatically translated to English
Frost lovers will love this, but temperatures below -20°C I find completely unbearable. Make sure you bring good, warm clothing!— This text is automatically translated to English
October in Yakutsk is bleak. Frost is already starting to sting and the cold wind is merciless. Snowfall makes travel difficult and the gray skies are depressing.— This text is automatically translated to English
Temperatures rose slightly above freezing during the day, but fell sharply at night. Prepare for very cold weather!— This text is automatically translated to English
Low temperatures around 0 degrees can be problematic, but bright, sunny days make the place breathtakingly beautiful. Appropriate clothing is required.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Yakutsk by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yakutsk. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
