The month in detail
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Irkutsk. Temperatures rise (10°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
April ranks 6 out of 12 months in Irkutsk. Compared to March: +9°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, +1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in April
Feels like
dry air
-6°
Daylight
13.7h of daylight
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Is April the right month?
The best month in Irkutsk is June (8.2/10), 3.8 pts higher than April.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Russia
🗣️LanguageRussian
💶CurrencyRouble russe (₽)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 34%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Irkutsk ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
RussiaTemperate climate with a 8.2 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
52.29°N · 104.30°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Irkutsk?
June is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 11.0°C lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Irkutsk get in June?
Irkutsk averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Irkutsk?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Irkutsk in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 11.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Irkutsk good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Irkutsk scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.7/10.
When should you avoid Irkutsk?
January is the most difficult month to visit Irkutsk, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.