Kolyvansky Range
Mountains Mountain range in Altai Krai with alpine tundra
Low mountain range in Altai Krai with mixed forest and steppe slopes; visited for hiking, hunting and regional rural landscapes.
How to Get to Kolyvansky Range #
Access from Barnaul or Novosibirsk by regional roads; local transport and guides are recommended for safe navigation of mountain trails and remote roads.
Tips for Visiting Kolyvansky Range #
- As with many ranges in Siberia, hire local guides and check seasonal access - roads can be impassable in spring thaw or deep winter.
Best Time to Visit Kolyvansky Range #
Best visited in the short Siberian summer when trails are accessible and temperatures are mildest.
Weather & Climate near Kolyvansky Range #
Kolyvansky Range's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (572 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
