Ulan-Ude, Buryatiya Republic Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Ulan-Ude, Buryatiya Republic gets 241 mm of precipitation a year over about 81 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and January the coldest (average low -27°C).

Ulan-Ude climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Ulan-Ude, Buryatiya Republic has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -18°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 21°C.

How much rain does Ulan-Ude get?

Ulan-Ude gets 241 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 81 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 86% of Russia.

July is the wettest month, with 61 mm. February is the driest, with 3 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 10.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 10 days, to October 24, 2021.

Ulan-Ude weather by month

Ulan-Ude weather in January

In January, Ulan-Ude averages a high of -18°C and a low of -27°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The January record high is -1°C (2002) and the record low is -42°C (2000).

Ulan-Ude weather in February

In February, Ulan-Ude averages a high of -11°C and a low of -23°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The February record high is 8°C (1987) and the record low is -43°C (2001).

Ulan-Ude weather in March

In March, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 1°C and a low of -13°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The March record high is 18°C (1990) and the record low is -36°C (1971).

Ulan-Ude weather in April

In April, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 11°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (2014) and the record low is -20°C (1984).

Ulan-Ude weather in May

In May, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 19°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 42% of daylight hours. The May record high is 36°C (2017) and the record low is -7°C (1988). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ulan-Ude weather in June

In June, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (2010) and the record low is -4°C (1992). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ulan-Ude weather in July

In July, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2016) and the record low is 5°C (1970).

Ulan-Ude weather in August

In August, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2015) and the record low is 0°C (1976). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ulan-Ude weather in September

In September, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The September record high is 32°C (2007) and the record low is -8°C (1977). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Ulan-Ude weather in October

In October, Ulan-Ude averages a high of 7°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The October record high is 24°C (1986) and the record low is -25°C (1974).

Ulan-Ude weather in November

In November, Ulan-Ude averages a high of -5°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The November record high is 11°C (1981) and the record low is -32°C (2015).

Ulan-Ude weather in December

In December, Ulan-Ude averages a high of -14°C and a low of -23°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The December record high is 5°C (1983) and the record low is -39°C (2015).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ulan-Ude

October is the sunniest month in Ulan-Ude, with sunshine about 53% of daylight hours. November is the cloudiest, at 33%. Over the year the sun shines about 42% of daylight hours. Ulan-Ude is sunnier than 82% of Russia.

Humidity peaks in January at 74% and is lowest in April at 40%.

Ulan-Ude has about 9 days a year above 32°C. Ulan-Ude is hotter than 87% of Russia.

First and last freeze in Ulan-Ude

The first fall freeze in Ulan-Ude typically comes around September 20, and the last spring freeze around May 20. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 123 days.

Ulan-Ude weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Ulan-Ude station is 41°C, on July 8, 2016. The coldest is -43°C, on February 4, 2001.

The wettest day on record brought 72 mm of rain, on August 26, 1990.

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

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Ulan-Ude

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -14°C and lows near -25°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 10°C and lows near -4°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 13°C.

Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 6°C and lows near -5°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January4.6 mm774%42%-1°-42°
February2.8 mm472%44%-43°
March3.0 mm352%48%18°-36°
April5.6 mm340%48%29°-20°
May18 mm644%42%36°-7°
June33 mm856%41%40°-4°
July61 mm1067%37%41°
August59 mm1072%38%38°
September27 mm871%40%32°-8°
October7.1 mm566%53%24°-25°
November9.1 mm873%33%11°-32°
December11 mm1074%36%-39°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Ulan-Ude climate questions

How much rain does Ulan-Ude get?

Ulan-Ude gets 241 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 81 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Ulan-Ude?

July is the wettest month in Ulan-Ude, with 61 mm. February is the driest, with 3 mm.

How many rainy days does Ulan-Ude have a year?

Ulan-Ude has about 81 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 10.

What is the hottest month in Ulan-Ude?

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

What is the coldest month in Ulan-Ude?

January is the coldest month in Ulan-Ude, with an average low of -27°C.

What is the record high temperature in Ulan-Ude?

The record high at the Ulan-Ude station is 41°C, set on July 8, 2016. The record low is -43°C, on February 4, 2001.

What is the sunniest month in Ulan-Ude?

October is the sunniest month in Ulan-Ude, with sunshine about 53% of daylight hours. November is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Ulan-Ude?

The first fall freeze in Ulan-Ude typically comes around September 20. The last spring freeze is around May 20.

What is the best time to visit Ulan-Ude?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station ULAN-UDE (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station ULAN-UDE.