Olkhon Island weather in August
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, with around 7 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While August isn't our top-rated month for Olkhon Island, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
18°C
Average low
12°C
Rainy days
7 days
Best months to visit
Year-round
What to do in Olkhon Island in August
Whatever the weather, Olkhon Island rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Visit Shaman Rock and learn about indigenous spiritual traditions
Hike the dramatic cliffs with views across the vast frozen lake
Encounter wild horses grazing on the island's steppes
Ice travel across Baikal in winter (incredible but dangerous)
Visit Listvyanka village and meet local Buryat families
Photograph the otherworldly winter ice and aurora displays
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
-18C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
-15C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
March
-5C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
April
3C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
May
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
June
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
July
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
August (you are here)
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
September
12C
Cool, with occasional showers.
October
4C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
November
-5C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
-12C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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