Upper Angara Range
Mountains Mountain range northeast of Lake Baikal, Buryatia
A mountain range in Buryatia north of Lake Baikal. Trekking parties and geologists come for alpine valleys, river gorges and remote backcountry routes into Siberia’s uplands.
How to Get to Upper Angara Range #
Approaches are typically made from the regional hub of Ulan-Ude by long-distance road or rail travel and then by local transport into mountain valleys; plan for multi-day travel and remote logistics.
Tips for Visiting Upper Angara Range #
- Travel to the region via Ulan-Ude and arrange local transport; distances are long and public transport to remote ridges is limited.
- Hire a local guide for multi-day treks - maps can be sparse and terrain is remote.
Best Time to Visit Upper Angara Range #
Short summers are the practical window for visiting; winters are long and severe.
Weather & Climate near Upper Angara Range #
Upper Angara Range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -30°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (585 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -30°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -29°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
