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Best Time to Visit K’uei-t’un Shan #

Visit during the short summer or shoulder seasons for the most comfortable conditions and easier access.

Summer

Jun-Aug · ~15 to 25°C (daytime); cooler nights

Short, mild summers are the easiest time for travel and hiking, with most snow melted and roads more passable.

Autumn & Spring (Shoulder seasons)

Sep-Nov and Mar-May · Range from near freezing to ~15°C depending on elevation

These are transitional, often windy periods with rapidly changing temperatures; expect cooler nights and possible early/late snow at higher elevations.

Winter

Dec-Feb · Often well below freezing (commonly below −10 to −20°C)

Long, very cold winters with heavy frost and deep freezes; travel and outdoor activities are difficult or not advisable.

Weather & Climate near K’uei-t’un Shan #

Climate

K’uei-t’un Shan's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -30°C to 4°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJanuaryFebruary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

25°

Warmest Month

-48°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-25°

Feels Like Freezing

-25°C

Temperature

-30° – -20°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -30°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-24°

Feels Like Freezing

-24°C

Temperature

-30° – -19°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-21°

Feels Like Freezing

-21°C

Temperature

-27° – -15°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-14°

Feels Like Freezing

-14°C

Temperature

-18° – -9°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

13.6h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-12° – -4°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

15.2h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-7° – 2°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

16.0h daylight

July

July is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-5° – 4°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.6h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-7° – 3°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

14.2h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-11° – -2°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-14°

Feels Like Freezing

-14°C

Temperature

-18° – -9°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-20°

Feels Like Freezing

-20°C

Temperature

-25° – -15°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-24°

Feels Like Freezing

-24°C

Temperature

-29° – -18°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.0h daylight

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