Korgonsky Range
Mountains Altai mountain range with alpine tundra
Korgonsky Range in the Altai Republic presents alpine ridges and glacially carved valleys; mountain hikers, climbers and naturalists use its passes to reach high meadows and remote river valleys.
How to Get to Korgonsky Range #
Access is generally by road from regional centres such as Gorno-Altaysk or by longer drives from Barnaul and Novosibirsk. Local 4x4 vehicles and guides are recommended for reaching trailheads and navigating unpaved roads.
Tips for Visiting Korgonsky Range #
- Hire a local guide knowledgeable about the Altai's complex terrain and weather.
- Be prepared for limited services-pack food and fuel for remote treks.
- Travel in summer for accessible roads; winter conditions are extreme and require specialist gear.
Best Time to Visit Korgonsky Range #
Visit in summer for accessible trekking and safer conditions; avoid winter unless properly equipped and experienced.
Weather & Climate near Korgonsky Range #
Korgonsky Range's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -21°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (681 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
