Malakatyn-Tas

Mountain

Malakatyn-Tas
Malakatyn-Tas, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
74.8710, 138.7580

How to Get to Malakatyn-Tas #

Access to Malakatyn-Tas requires chartered Arctic transport from regional hubs in Yakutia and careful logistical planning; itineraries depend on season and research or tourism permits.

Tips for Visiting Malakatyn-Tas #

  • Malakatyn-Tas is in Arctic Sakha - plan for extreme cold, seasonal access constraints, and limited services.
  • Travel only with experienced guides and ensure emergency communication equipment is carried.
  • Respect protected wildlife and the fragile tundra; avoid off-trail travel that damages vegetation.

Best Time to Visit Malakatyn-Tas #

A narrow summer window offers the only practical access; otherwise conditions are extreme and dangerous.

Summer (polar)
June-August · -5-10°C
Short window of milder weather and midnight sun; best for fieldwork.
Winter
November-March · -30--50°C
Extreme cold, inaccessible for most travelers; only experienced Arctic teams operate then.
Shoulder months
May, September · -20-0°C
Unpredictable thaw and freeze cycles; travel can be unreliable.

Weather & Climate near Malakatyn-Tas #

Climate

Malakatyn-Tas's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -34°C to 4°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJulyMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
14°
Warmest Month
-43°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -33°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-33° -27°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-34° -28°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -33°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-29°
Feels Like Freezing
-29°C
Temperature
-33° -26°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.1h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-26° -18°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
17.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
23.9h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 33 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
20.6h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-4° -2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
13.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -11°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-28° -21°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -32°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

Comfort

-29°
Feels Like Freezing
-29°C
Temperature
-32° -26°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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