Lake Kandrykul

Lake Freshwater lake in Bashkortostan, Russia

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Lake Kandrykul
54.5000, 54.0500

How to Get to Lake Kandrykul #

Lake Kandrykul lies in central Bashkortostan. The closest regional centers are Sterlitamak (about 80-120 km depending on route) and Ufa (roughly 150 km). The most practical approach is by car via regional roads; small village tracks lead to the immediate shore. Taxi or arranged transfer from Sterlitamak is common for visitors without a private vehicle.

Tips for Visiting Lake Kandrykul #

  • Visit in late spring when the thaw has cleared the snow but mosquitoes are still minimal.
  • Approach from Sterlitamak or Ufa by car; local roads are narrow-carry a paper map or offline GPS.
  • Bring binoculars: the lake's shoreline is a good place to watch migrating waterfowl in April-May.

Best Time to Visit Lake Kandrykul #

Best visited late spring through early autumn for unfrozen water and accessible roads; winters are long and roads can be impassable.

Late spring
May-June · 5-18°C
Ice melts, the birch trunks are silver, and bird migration peaks.
Summer
July-August · 15-25°C
Warmest months for fishing and paddling; days are long but expect clouds and brief rain.
Autumn
September-October · 0-12°C
Leaves turn, mosquitoes fade, and the first frosts begin.

Weather & Climate near Lake Kandrykul #

Climate

Lake Kandrykul's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-43°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -8°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.9h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

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