Altai weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Altai, Russia. Like most weather services, we show Altai at one spot: Gorno-Altaysk, its largest city. At 4:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 2°C (36°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM (6.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 90%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM (6.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Oct–Mar
About Gorno-Altaysk weather
Is it raining in Gorno-Altaysk right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 2° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM (6.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gorno-Altaysk this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 2–9° and lows of -7–2°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Gorno-Altaysk lately?
In the past 7 days, Gorno-Altaysk had 2 rainy days and 11.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gorno-Altaysk?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Altai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Altai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Altai is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -10°C (14°F) in January to 26°C (78°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Altai?
July is the wettest month, with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Altai?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -10°C (14°F) and lows of -19°C (-2°F).
Does Altai have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 88 mm (3.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Gorno-Altaysk), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Altai
Weather can differ a lot within Altai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorno-Altaysk | May–Sep | None | -10–26°C | 616 mm |
| Mayma | May–Sep | None | -10–26°C | 616 mm |