Ikat Range

Mountains Remote Buryat mountain range with rugged peaks

In Buryatia, the Ikat Range forms a chain of forested ridges with alpine passes and river valleys; visitors interested in remote trekking, geology and Siberian flora use local guides to explore its trails.

Ikat Range
53.8330, 111.1331
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Best Time to Visit Ikat Range #

Best visited in the short summer months (June-August) when conditions are most accessible; winters are extremely cold and often impassable.

Short summer
Jun-Aug · 10-20°C
The brief warm season is the best time for trekking and access - milder conditions and snow-free trails at many elevations.
Long winter
Nov-Mar · -30--15°C
Very cold, snowy and remote - winter travel is challenging and suitable only for well-prepared expeditions.
Shoulder seasons
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · -5-10°C
Variable conditions with possible late snow or early freezes; access and weather can change quickly.

Weather & Climate near Ikat Range #

Climate

Ikat Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -29°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (510 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-49°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-29° – -18°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-27° – -16°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-24° – -11°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-16° – -3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6° – 5°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
1° – 15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
4° – 17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
2° – 15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-5° – 6°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-15° – -4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-23° – -12°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-26° – -16°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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