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.
Upper Angara Range at a Glance#
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.