Rest on Lake Baikal

The lake is striking in its diversity, as well as rest on it. If your desire is to swim and fish, only the last two summer months are at your disposal. The best option is mid-July – mid-August. At the beginning of summer it is still very cold here, especially at night, and the water is quite cold. The reason for this is the same “icy” nights.

Ice floes float in the northern part of Baikal in June. But the end of summer overshadows the rest with a piercing cold wind, which only intensifies in autumn. The winds mix the lake water, significantly lowering its temperature. Continue reading →