Irkutsk, Russia Weather

Irkutsk,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-24°C
-11.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 980 hPa

Feel like: -28 °C

Temperature: -24°C

Cloud: 37%

Humidity: 76%

Wind: NW - 2 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Sat
24 Jan
-34°C / -19°C
Overcast
Sun
25 Jan
-32°C / -19°C
Overcast
Mon
26 Jan
-33°C / -16°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Jan
-30°C / -10°C
Overcast
Wed
28 Jan
-27°C / -10°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
10:00 AM
-27° / -24°
-27° / -24°
Mainly Clear
76% 2 km/h
11:00 AM
-29° / -26°
-29° / -26°
Partly Cloudy
76% 2 km/h
12:00 PM
-31° / -28°
-31° / -28°
Overcast
75% 2 km/h
13:00 PM
-32° / -29°
-32° / -29°
Overcast
75% 2 km/h
14:00 PM
-32° / -29°
-32° / -29°
Overcast
74% 2 km/h
15:00 PM
-33° / -29°
-33° / -29°
Overcast
74% 2 km/h
16:00 PM
-33° / -30°
-33° / -30°
Overcast
74% 2 km/h
17:00 PM
-34° / -30°
-34° / -30°
Overcast
73% 2 km/h
18:00 PM
-34° / -31°
-34° / -31°
Overcast
73% 2 km/h
19:00 PM
-34° / -31°
-34° / -31°
Overcast
73% 2 km/h
20:00 PM
-35° / -31°
-35° / -31°
Overcast
73% 3 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -16.2°C
  • Average low -26.63°C
  • Hottest day -5°C (02 January 2026)
  • Coldest day -38°C (19 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 78.73%
  • Days with precipitation 13 days
  • Highest precipitation 43 mm (13 January 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -21°C
  • Min: -35°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Irkutsk over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Irkutsk in the coming days

Rainfall in Irkutsk in the coming days

Irkutsk Climate Summary

Irkutsk features a Humid continental, severe dry winter, warm summer (Köppen classification: Dwb), with an average annual temperature of 2.55ºC (36.59ºF), which is about -2.72% lower than the national average for Russia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 58.59 millimeters (2.31 inches) of rainfall, spread across 127.19 rainy days, accounting for 34.85% of the year.

Longitude 52.2854834
Latitude 104.2890222
Yearly high temperature 6.29ºC (43.32ºF)
Yearly low temperature -4.87ºC (23.23ºF)
Hottest month June 24.19ºC (75.54ºF)
Coldest month January -24.07ºC (-11.33ºF)
Yearly precip 58.59mm (2.31in)
Days with rainfall 127.19 days (34.85%)
Driest month February (94.11%)
Wettest month July (66.33%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -13.97° / -24.07° 6.91 days
February -10.76° / -22.99° 6.82 days
March -2.21° / -12.75° 10.82 days
April 8.42° / -2.0° 11.73 days
May 16.41° / 3.12° 13.82 days
June 24.19° / 9.18° 12.91 days
July 25.76° / 11.38° 16.18 days
August 22.62° / 9.72° 13.45 days
September 15.22° / 4.06° 10.82 days
October 6.28° / -2.5° 7.64 days
November -4.77° / -11.82° 7.73 days
December -11.77° / -19.8° 8.36 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Irkutsk?

June has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 24.19ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -24.07ºC).

2. What should I wear in Irkutsk today?

For today's frigid weather in Irkutsk, with low temperatures at -21ºC (-5.8ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Snow pants (if necessary)
- Insulated winter coat
- Beanie or thermal hat
- Scarf or neck gaiter

Temperature

Early
-32°C / -28°C
Morning
-25°C / -22°C
Afternoon
-33°C / -29°C
Evening
-35°C / -32°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

00:55
09:34