Lake Baikal weather in August
Cool, with occasional showers. Average highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While August isn't our top-rated month for Lake Baikal, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
15°C
Average low
12°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
Year-round
What to do in Lake Baikal in August
Whatever the weather, Lake Baikal rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Dive under frozen lake ice with specialist teams
Visit seal rehabilitation sanctuary at Listvyanka
Trek through winter taiga forests
Stay in traditional ger camps on frozen ice
Take Trans-Siberian Railway around the lake shore
Photograph ice sculptures and crystalline formations
What to pack for August
Layer up — a mid-weight jacket, jumpers, and comfortable trousers. Waterproof shoes are recommended. Scarves and gloves may be useful in the evenings.
Browse other months
January
-19C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
-18C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
March
-8C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
April
-1C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
May
2C
Cold, with occasional showers.
June
7C
Cold, with occasional showers.
July
12C
Cool, with occasional showers.
August (you are here)
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
September
12C
Cool, with occasional showers.
October
4C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
November
-4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
December
-12C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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