Lake Bannoye Lake

Popular recreational lake surrounded by forested hills

A recreational lake in Bashkortostan with beaches, summer boating and nearby winter ski slopes. Resorts around the shore cater to regional leisure and weekend visitors.

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Lake Bannoye at a Glance#

Address: Lake Bannoye (Yelanysh), Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia

Hours: Open 24 hours (natural site)

Admission: Free (natural lake)

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How to Get to Lake Bannoye#

From Ufa and other regional centers: road access via regional highways; local buses and private transfers run seasonally to the lake area.

Tips for Visiting Lake Bannoye#

  • Bring a picnic and swim wear in summer - local beaches are popular for families.
  • If visiting in winter, check ice safety before walking out onto frozen surfaces - locals often skate but conditions change rapidly.
  • Combine a visit with nearby Bashkortostan nature trails for varied hiking.

Best Time to Visit Lake Bannoye#

Summer for swimming and beach activities; winter for ice sports and stark, snowy landscapes.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm water and beach activity; busiest season.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · -20--5°C
Frozen lake forms and local winter sports take over; dramatic snow scenery.

Weather & Climate near Lake Bannoye#

Climate

Lake Bannoye's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -21°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-20° – -11°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -21°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-21° – -11°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-17° – -1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-3° – 9°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
4° – 16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
9° – 21°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° – 25°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-2° – 8°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° – -1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° – -9°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight