Lake Baikal Climate and Average Weather
Climate of Lake Baikal: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climate in Lake Baikal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4° | -10° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | -3° | -11° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 15° | 7° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 29° | 21° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 36° | 28° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 43° | 36° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 52° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 56° | 52° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 52° | 47° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 38° | 32° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 26° | 19° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 8° | 1° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Baikal
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Best time to visit Lake Baikal
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Summary
Lake Baikal is a lake in Asia. Lake Baikal is a lake known as the deepest and oldest lake on Earth.
The best time to visit Lake Baikal is July, August and September. The climate is semi-arid. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 56°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -11°F.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Baikal?
Lake Baikal is a lake in Asia. Its coordinates are 53.5, 108. It lies in Asia.
When is the best time to visit Lake Baikal?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Baikal, which has a semi-arid climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
