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Lake Baikal

The world's deepest and oldest lake, in the heart of Siberia — clear blue ice in winter, dense taiga forest and tiny fishing villages the rest of the year.

Best time to visit

February–March for the clear blue ice; June–August for hiking and boat trips.

Right now in Lake Baikal

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When to go to Lake Baikal

30°20°10°0°-10°-20°January: typical high -13°C, low -22°C-13°Jan8hFebruary: typical high -9°C, low -20°C-9°Feb10hMarch: typical high 0°C, low -12°C0°Mar12hApril: typical high 9°C, low -3°C9°Apr14hMay: typical high 17°C, low 3°C17°May15hJune: typical high 22°C, low 9°C22°Jun16hJuly: typical high 25°C, low 12°C25°Jul16hAugust: typical high 23°C, low 10°C23°Aug14hSeptember: typical high 16°C, low 4°C16°Sep12hOctober: typical high 8°C, low -3°C8°Oct10hNovember: typical high -3°C, low -12°C-3°Nov9hDecember: typical high -11°C, low -19°C-11°Dec8h
Our recommended monthsBars: typical low → high (°C)Under each month: hours of daylight
Baikal ice season · Feb–Mar

Tours in Lake Baikal

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