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Lake Bannoye

Lake

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 essentials

Address: Lake Bannoye (Yelanysh), Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Hours: Open 24 hours (natural site)
Admission: Free (natural lake)
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -20° - -11° -22° 22 mm partly cloudy 95% 2.7 m/s 0.1 low 7.9h
February Poor -21° - -11° -22° 18 mm partly cloudy 95% 2.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
March Poor -17° - -1° -13° 19 mm partly cloudy 93% 2.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.7h
April Acceptable -3° - 9° 3° 29 mm overcast 79% 3.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.8h
May Very Good 4° - 16° 10° 36 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 15.7h
June Good 9° - 21° 15° 56 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.4 m/s 1.5 very high 16.7h
July Very Good 11° - 25° 18° 75 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.0 m/s 1.5 high 16.2h
August Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 58 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.1 m/s 1.1 high 14.6h
September Very Good 6° - 16° 11° 39 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.5h
October Poor -2° - 8° 3° 34 mm overcast 78% 2.9 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
November Poor -9° - -1° -9° 29 mm overcast 90% 2.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
December Poor -15° - -9° -17° 26 mm partly cloudy 94% 2.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.3h
Getting There & Around

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.