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 at a Glance#

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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