When is the best time to go to Irkutsk?

When is the best time to go to Irkutsk? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Irkutsk are June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are June and July
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Irkutsk

For full information about the climate and weather in Irkutsk a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January -5°F/9°F
0.8in
February -4°F/14°F
0.8in
March 14°F/29°F
1.5in
April 34°F/49°F
2in
May 47°F/63°F
3.1in
June 59°F/76°F
3.4in
July 63°F/79°F
5in
August 58°F/74°F
4.9in
September 45°F/59°F
3in
October 31°F/45°F
1.3in
November 14°F/25°F
1in
December -0°F/13°F
1.1in


Weather and climate in Irkutsk

Irkutsk enjoys a monsoon-influenced warm-summer humid continental climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Irkutsk is 45°F (ranging from 9°F in january to 79°F in july). Annual rainfall is 27.6in, with a minimum of 0.8in in february and a maximum of 5in in july.
  • From january to april the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 34°F and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In may the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C and it rains about 3.1in each month.
  • Between june and august the climate is good. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains about 21% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains about 3in each month.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 2°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Irkutsk

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Irkutsk: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Irkutsk

Find out when Irkutsk has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Irkutsk

  • Very low season in Irkutsk
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Low season in Irkutsk
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May and October.
  • High season in Irkutsk
    The number of visitors to Irkutsk is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Irkutsk
    The largest number of tourists visiting Irkutsk is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Irkutsk month by month



Best time for low prices in Irkutsk

Average prices of hotels in Irkutsk month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Irkutsk. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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