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Yakutsk, Sakha Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Yakutsk, Sakha?
Yakutsk, Sakha gets 231 mm of precipitation a year over about 125 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and January the coldest (average low -40°C).
Subarctic climate
Yakutsk, Sakha has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -34°C in December to 26°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -39° | -32° |
| Spring | Mar–May | -12° | 2° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 11° | 23° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | -13° | -4° |
How much rain does Yakutsk get?
Yakutsk gets 231 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 125 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 56% of Russia.
July is the wettest month, with 40 mm. March is the driest, with 6 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 16.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 15 days, to January 8, 2025.
Yakutsk weather by month
Yakutsk weather in January
In January, Yakutsk averages a high of -34°C and a low of -40°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is -6°C (1979) and the record low is -59°C (1979).
Yakutsk weather in February
In February, Yakutsk averages a high of -28°C and a low of -37°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is -2°C (1998) and the record low is -53°C (1979).
Yakutsk weather in March
In March, Yakutsk averages a high of -12°C and a low of -26°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 8°C (1981) and the record low is -46°C (1985).
Yakutsk weather in April
In April, Yakutsk averages a high of 3°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 19°C (2016) and the record low is -35°C (1980).
Yakutsk weather in May
In May, Yakutsk averages a high of 14°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 31°C (1990) and the record low is -14°C (1981).
Yakutsk weather in June
In June, Yakutsk averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 35°C (1998) and the record low is -3°C (1987). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yakutsk weather in July
In July, Yakutsk averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2011) and the record low is -2°C (1978).
Yakutsk weather in August
In August, Yakutsk averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 34°C (2001) and the record low is -4°C (1992). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Yakutsk weather in September
In September, Yakutsk averages a high of 12°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 27°C (2009) and the record low is -14°C (1984).
Yakutsk weather in October
In October, Yakutsk averages a high of -3°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 14°C (1975) and the record low is -39°C (1982).
Yakutsk weather in November
In November, Yakutsk averages a high of -22°C and a low of -29°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 4°C (2012) and the record low is -49°C (1970).
Yakutsk weather in December
In December, Yakutsk averages a high of -34°C and a low of -39°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is -10°C (1990) and the record low is -56°C (1986).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yakutsk
June is the sunniest month in Yakutsk, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 13%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Yakutsk is cloudier than 53% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in November at 79% and is lowest in May at 49%.
Yakutsk has about 4 days a year above 32°C. Yakutsk is hotter than 56% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Yakutsk
The first fall freeze in Yakutsk typically comes around September 6, and the last spring freeze around May 26. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 103 days.
Yakutsk weather records
These records cover JAKUTSK during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Yakutsk station is 38°C, on July 17, 2011. The coldest is -59°C, on January 10, 1979.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 99 mm of precipitation, on August 17, 2022.
58 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.7°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Yakutsk
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -32°C and lows near -39°C.
Spring (March–May) is cold, with average highs around 2°C and lows near -12°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 11°C.
Autumn (September–November) is cold, with average highs around -5°C and lows near -13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -40° | -34° | 9.7 mm | 15 | 71% | 17% | -6° | -59° |
| February | -37° | -28° | 8.6 mm | 12 | 72% | 25% | -2° | -53° |
| March | -26° | -12° | 6.1 mm | 7 | 70% | 34% | 8° | -46° |
| April | -11° | 3° | 7.9 mm | 5 | 57% | 38% | 19° | -35° |
| May | 1° | 14° | 20 mm | 8 | 49% | 40% | 31° | -14° |
| June | 9° | 23° | 29 mm | 9 | 50% | 50% | 35° | -3° |
| July | 13° | 26° | 40 mm | 9 | 59% | 48% | 38° | -2° |
| August | 9° | 22° | 37 mm | 8 | 66% | 43% | 34° | -4° |
| September | 1° | 12° | 29 mm | 9 | 71% | 39% | 27° | -14° |
| October | -11° | -3° | 19 mm | 13 | 78% | 20% | 14° | -39° |
| November | -29° | -22° | 17 mm | 16 | 79% | 15% | 4° | -49° |
| December | -39° | -34° | 8.6 mm | 14 | 71% | 13% | -10° | -56° |
Station: JAKUTSK, 2 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Yakutsk climate questions
How much rain does Yakutsk get?
Yakutsk gets 231 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 125 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Yakutsk?
July is the wettest month in Yakutsk, with 40 mm. March is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Yakutsk have a year?
Yakutsk has about 125 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Yakutsk?
July is the warmest month in Yakutsk, with an average high of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Yakutsk?
January is the coldest month in Yakutsk, with an average low of -40°C.
What is the record high temperature in Yakutsk?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Yakutsk station is 38°C, set on July 17, 2011. The record low is -59°C, on January 10, 1979.
What is the sunniest month in Yakutsk?
June is the sunniest month in Yakutsk, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Yakutsk?
The first fall freeze in Yakutsk typically comes around September 6. The last spring freeze is around May 26.
What is the best time to visit Yakutsk?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically June and August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.