Climate normals · 1970–2000
Irkutsk Climate
Irkutsk is a city in Russia (20) with a population of about 623,869. Its average annual temperature is 0.8°C (33°F), with roughly 435 mm of rain per year.
0.8°C
Avg Temp
435
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Irkutsk Climate
Irkutsk has an average annual temperature of 0.8°C (33°F) and receives about 435 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
0.8°C
Avg Temp
435
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -18° / -1° | 11 mm |
| February | -15° / 5° | 7 mm |
| March | -7° / 19° | 9 mm |
| April | 3° / 37° | 16 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 30 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 67 mm |
| July | 18° / 65° | 105 mm |
| August | 16° / 61° | 85 mm |
| September | 9° / 49° | 52 mm |
| October | 2° / 35° | 21 mm |
| November | -8° / 17° | 17 mm |
| December | -15° / 4° | 15 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Irkutsk
The most comfortable months to visit Irkutsk are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near -23°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Irkutsk are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Irkutsk, Russia has an average annual temperature of 0.8°C and about 435 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Irkutsk average about 24°C (76°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.