Abakan, Khakasiya Republic Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Abakan, Khakasiya Republic gets 379 mm of precipitation a year over about 114 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low -23°C).

Abakan climate at a glance

Humid continental climate

Abakan, Khakasiya Republic has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -11°C in January to 27°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

How much rain does Abakan get?

Abakan gets 379 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 114 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 65% of Russia.

July is the wettest month, with 69 mm. February is the driest, with 7 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 13.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 25 days, to May 19, 2022.

Abakan weather by month

Abakan weather in January

In January, Abakan averages a high of -11°C and a low of -23°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The January record high is 7°C (2002) and the record low is -48°C (1979).

Abakan weather in February

In February, Abakan averages a high of -7°C and a low of -21°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 28% of daylight hours. The February record high is 11°C (2024) and the record low is -45°C (1974).

Abakan weather in March

In March, Abakan averages a high of 2°C and a low of -12°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The March record high is 24°C (1989) and the record low is -42°C (1971).

Abakan weather in April

In April, Abakan averages a high of 13°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (1972) and the record low is -21°C (1984).

Abakan weather in May

In May, Abakan averages a high of 20°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (1974) and the record low is -11°C (2004). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Abakan weather in June

In June, Abakan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2008) and the record low is -2°C (1971). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Abakan weather in July

In July, Abakan averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 3°C (2025).

Abakan weather in August

In August, Abakan averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1974) and the record low is -1°C (1982). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Abakan weather in September

In September, Abakan averages a high of 18°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is -11°C (2014). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Abakan weather in October

In October, Abakan averages a high of 9°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. The October record high is 26°C (2010) and the record low is -24°C (1974).

Abakan weather in November

In November, Abakan averages a high of -2°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The November record high is 16°C (2006) and the record low is -37°C (1987).

Abakan weather in December

In December, Abakan averages a high of -9°C and a low of -19°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 25% of daylight hours. The December record high is 7°C (2013) and the record low is -42°C (2010).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Abakan

May is the sunniest month in Abakan, with sunshine about 43% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 25%. Over the year the sun shines about 35% of daylight hours. Abakan is sunnier than 61% of Russia.

Humidity peaks in January at 77% and is lowest in May at 43%.

Abakan has about 7 days a year above 32°C. Abakan is hotter than 83% of Russia.

First and last freeze in Abakan

The first fall freeze in Abakan typically comes around September 13, and the last spring freeze around May 24. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 112 days.

Abakan weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Abakan station is 39°C, on July 8, 2005. The coldest is -48°C, on January 9, 1979.

The wettest day on record brought 103 mm of rain, on June 24, 2003.

45 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Abakan

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -9°C and lows near -21°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near -3°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 11°C.

Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near -3°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January7.6 mm877%26%-48°
February6.9 mm677%28%11°-45°
March8.9 mm558%36%24°-42°
April18 mm848%37%33°-21°
May34 mm1143%43%38°-11°
June66 mm1357%43%38°-2°
July69 mm1264%41%39°
August67 mm1366%43%38°-1°
September49 mm1270%37%36°-11°
October25 mm973%32%26°-24°
November16 mm974%27%16°-37°
December11 mm975%25%-42°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Abakan climate questions

How much rain does Abakan get?

Abakan gets 379 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 114 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Abakan?

July is the wettest month in Abakan, with 69 mm. February is the driest, with 7 mm.

How many rainy days does Abakan have a year?

Abakan has about 114 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 13.

What is the hottest month in Abakan?

July is the warmest month in Abakan, with an average high of 27°C.

What is the coldest month in Abakan?

January is the coldest month in Abakan, with an average low of -23°C.

What is the record high temperature in Abakan?

The record high at the Abakan station is 39°C, set on July 8, 2005. The record low is -48°C, on January 9, 1979.

What is the sunniest month in Abakan?

May is the sunniest month in Abakan, with sunshine about 43% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Abakan?

The first fall freeze in Abakan typically comes around September 13. The last spring freeze is around May 24.

What is the best time to visit Abakan?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station MINUSINSK (18 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station MINUSINSK.