Udokan Range

Mountains Remote mountain range in eastern Siberia

The Udokan Range in eastern Siberia forms part of the Trans‑Baikal highlands; visited mainly by geologists and remote‑area trekkers who cross granite ridges and mining zones.

Udokan Range
Udokan Range, Zabaykalsky Krai / near border regions, Russia
57.1853, 119.7771

How to Get to Udokan Range #

The Udokan region is accessed via long road journeys from regional centres; the nearest larger nodes are in Zabaykalsky Krai. Travel requires careful planning, a reliable vehicle and knowledge of local administrative formalities.

Tips for Visiting Udokan Range #

  • Remote terrain-ensure adequate fuel, provisions and communication equipment when travelling in the range.
  • Check weather and seasonal access-spring thaw and autumn storms can affect highland passes.

Best Time to Visit Udokan Range #

Summer is the most practical season for visits given the Udokan's high-altitude climate and remote access challenges.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Best window for access and hiking; alpine meadows appear briefly.
Late Spring/Autumn
May & Sep-Oct · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Variable conditions and shorter windows for safe travel.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -30--10°C (-22-14°F)
Extremely harsh cold-only for experienced winter travellers with proper equipment.

Weather & Climate near Udokan Range #

Climate

Udokan Range'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 -37°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (534 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-48°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -26°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-37° -26°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -35°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-28°
Feels Like Freezing
-28°C
Temperature
-35° -21°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-29° -13°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-18° -4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-18° -7°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-30° -18°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-30°
Feels Like Freezing
-30°C
Temperature
-35° -25°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

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