Lake Bolshoye Toko

Lake Remote deep lake in Sakha Republic

Located in the Sakha Republic, Lake Bolshoye Toko lies in a sparsely populated region of eastern Siberia; the lake attracts scientists and expedition travellers interested in remote freshwater landscapes.

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Lake Bolshoye Toko
56.0561, 130.8858

How to Get to Lake Bolshoye Toko #

Lake Bolshoye Toko is in a remote part of the Sakha Republic. Access is by long-distance road and river transport from regional centers, often requiring weeks of travel and the services of experienced local guides or expedition operators.

Tips for Visiting Lake Bolshoye Toko #

  • If trekking, hire a local guide experienced in Yakut terrain; weather and river crossings can be hazardous.
  • Summer is brief-plan for insect repellents and layered clothing for sudden cold snaps.

Best Time to Visit Lake Bolshoye Toko #

Summer months are the only practical time for visiting due to road and weather constraints.

Summer (brief)
Jun-Aug · 5-18°C
The only practical season for access; long daylight and wet tundra.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -40--10°C
Extreme cold and inaccessible conditions for most visitors.

Weather & Climate near Lake Bolshoye Toko #

Climate

Lake Bolshoye Toko's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -43°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (506 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-51°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -30°C and lows of -43°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-43° -30°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
0.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -41°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-32°
Feels Like Freezing
-32°C
Temperature
-41° -23°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-32° -12°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-17°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-14° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-32° -17°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -41°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-35°
Feels Like Freezing
-35°C
Temperature
-41° -29°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
0.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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