Dzhulukul

Lake Lake in Russia's Altai Republic

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Dzhulukul
50.4830, 89.7074

How to Get to Dzhulukul #

Access is typically by regional roads from Gorno-Altaysk or other Altai towns; seasonal unpaved tracks and river fords may be involved. Travel in the Altai Republic often requires a vehicle capable of rough roads and a local guide for the last stretches.

Tips for Visiting Dzhulukul #

  • If visiting the Altai Republic region, hire a local guide who knows river crossings and summer tracks; navigation in the foothills changes seasonally.
  • Pack layered clothing suitable for both warm mountain days and sudden rain; thunderstorms can develop quickly in summer.
  • Respect local Altaian customs and land-use rules; some areas have spiritual significance to Indigenous people.

Best Time to Visit Dzhulukul #

Best in summer for access and mild weather; shoulder seasons bring variable conditions.

Summer
June-September · 5-25°C
Accessible, trails and rivers thawed; best for trekking and horseback routes.
Late spring/early autumn
May and October · -5-10°C
Quieter and cooler; early snow can close higher passes.

Weather & Climate near Dzhulukul #

Climate

Dzhulukul's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 17°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-29° -18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-28° -16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-21° -8°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 57 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 10°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-21° -10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-26° -16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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