Kitoy Goltsy

Mountains Remote Siberian mountain range with alpine tundra

A chain of rocky summits in Siberia known generically as ‘goltsy’; Kitoy Goltsy draws mountaineers and backpackers exploring remote alpine tundra and river valleys.

Kitoy Goltsy
52.4333, 102.0000
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Tips for Visiting Kitoy Goltsy #

Best Time to Visit Kitoy Goltsy #

Plan visits to the Kitoy Goltsy in summer (June-September) for the safest and most accessible conditions.

Summer (best time)
June-September · 5-20°C
Milder weather and reduced snow make this the most practical season for travel and outdoor activities in the mountains.
Shoulder seasons
May, October · −5 to 10°C
Cool to cold conditions with possible late/early snow at elevation; access can be variable.
Winter
November-April · well below 0°C (often −20°C or colder)
Very cold, snowy conditions that limit access and require winter mountaineering experience and gear.

Weather & Climate near Kitoy Goltsy #

Climate

Kitoy Goltsy'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 -26°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° – -14°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-24° – -11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -18°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-18° – -5°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9° – 3°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 11°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
4° – 18°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
8° – 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
6° – 17°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-1° – 11°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9° – 3°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° – -7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-23° – -12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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