Altai in September 2025 – is it worth going to rest? Weather and reviews, air temperature in Gorno-Altaysk and Chemal, how to dress, prices for flights and hotels, tours and excursions. What to do, what is worth looking in in Mountain Altai during September – says Eurotraveler.
Altai is a curious land. For most Russians, distant and exotic. And yes, this is known to everyone – very beautiful. But today, however, not yet causing the dominant desire to go over the others.
Why – it seems that the people are very sensible? If the same beauty can be seen in Dombai, which is very close to Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk? Large, by the way, balneological resorts.
And you will go to Sochi, a sea and frequent bathing will be added to mountain panoramas. Only adding a vacation of positive tones!
All this, perhaps, so. But in September, Altai becomes a very amazing place. Unlike others in Russia, and certainly seeing much fewer tourists.
So, if you are really drawn to nature, you know why forests and prospects can be admired for hours, you should visit there. Having pushed into the background financial considerations – flights and tours in Altai and at this time of the year there are decent money. And with a strong -willed effort, despising the opportunity to hold the Golden Autumn on the Black Sea or even Mediterranean coast.
Weather in Altai in September
With hunting, a game begins, in the name of which the word “guess” is definitely present. The air temperature sometimes reaches +25, even +30 and above the degrees Celsius, as if demonstrating his capabilities to the tourist. And forcing him to be perplexed – where this Siberian region is considered cool and even harsh.
But then, after a couple of days-sometimes the weather suffers until the middle of the month-it follows the failure of K +10-12 ° C. And you are happy to make a stained sweater from Angora wool from a suitcase.
In most cases, however, the beginning of September in Altai is given a little more even. At first, the weather is still can play in the summer. And even the summer is warm-with temperatures above +20-22 ° C.
But by mid -September, she fell asleep. And average daily air temperatures are lowered already in the range of +16-18 ° C.
At the finish of the first month of autumn, and Great warm days. But mainly the local nature is quite pessimistic. Even during the day, the air temperature refuses to rise above +8-10 ° C, and at night the snow falls in some places.
One way or something happens in almost any year. For the weather in Altai at the end of September gravitates to a small plus and (sometimes) even near -mowl temperatures plus night frosts.
Note that all of the above is more related to Gorno-Altaysk, partly to the weather in September in Belokurikh (here-is it worth going to Belokurikha in Altai and when is it better?) That is, to the northern, virtually plain, part of the region.
Approximately similar air temperatures should be expected in early autumn and in Chemal. Which is located in the still not particularly elevated area.
But if you go to the south, in
Real mountains
Like temperatures between the morning and evening hours will become more significant. A The arrival of autumn will be felt Much more distinct.
It will not wait much, but sometimes exhausting. The number of openly inconspicuous days reaches 5-6, at the end of the month, sometimes snow falls.
Frankly clear days, no more than 5-7, variable cloudy predominates. And as luck would have it, the sky can tighten the clouds just at the moment when you tune in to the same world -famous Golden Mountains of Altai. And the main of them is the giant, Belukha.
However, do not despair – Altai in September will give you more than one reason to be amazed at him both magnificent and elegant, sophisticated beauty. Enjoy the overcoming of shades, some kind of real, the truth of colors.
How to dress
Proper equipment is an important part of any trip to Mountain Altai, especially in such a capricious season as autumn. Waterproof and Warm clothing should be present In sufficient and better – excessive quantities.
Let you write in the review later – “you took so much in vain” – rather than catch a cold. And you will look at the distant peaks in the framing of beginners to turn yellow with eyes wying with a cold.
Take a convenient one with you – in a passing sense, and not just “on the leg” – shoes. Since hiking in the Autumn Altai is the main activity. Moreover, even those tourists who come here by car.
- List of necessary things for an altai trip
Do not forget about ticks – This is written not only in every literally review, but even on the sites of large travel agencies. Since it is argued that these unpleasant insects do not act too much in the fall, the probability of meeting with some atypical or simply very hungry copy is not excluded.
So no naps on the grass. As well as walking in breeches and shorts on high grass and similar events. Anyway – make it a rule from time to take out her outer clothing, carefully inspect the skin and hair.
Prices 2025
Although it is believed that autumn is the best time to visit Altai, her arrival disciplines prices. At first, it is not much – lowering them by 10 percent. Apparently because most people who want to organize an expedition to the region in the indicated period cannot be distracted from work.
One way or another, you You are unlikely to be shocked. For give 4-6 thousand rubles per day for a number for 2-3 people in a village such as Chemal, today not only tourists from the capitals are ready.
Separate houses and cottages are more expensive, on average they can be rented for 6-10 thousand per day. But from 4 to even 8 people will be able to fit inside!
Yes, housing in Altai – especially inexpensive and high -quality – is better to book long before the trip. Even despite the fact that September seems to have not at all a “high” month.
Flights from Moscow to Gorno-Altaysk for September are expensive … even if you have time to purchase them in the spring. About 35-40 thousand rubles per person with modest baggage (at both ends).
Travelers from the cities of Siberia and the Urals, of course, can seriously save by going to Altai, for example, on a car. After all, the distance from Yekaterinburg, saying, to Barnaul … does not amaze (1,830 km).
What to do
See naturally turquoise katun It is possible only in the fall. For only by this time and not earlier the river gets rid of suspension and impurities, and its water becomes not brownish-yellow, namely-clean. It acquires the color that you see in especially inspiring photographs.
Equally by the beginning of September, in the lower reaches of Katun, in the literal sense, appear Seasonal attractions. We are talking about blue lakes near the village of Askat.
To get to them otherwise like a jeep or on foot will not work. Which does not interfere with the inclusion of these reservoirs in the programs of even excursion tours.
Necessarily ride along the legendary Chuysky tract And delight your eyes with powerful mountain views. We recommend that you pay attention to such, no doubt, strong from a panoramic point of view, a place as a merger of Katuni with Chuya and the Katu-Yaryk pass. The overcoming of which on the SUV is exclusively adrenaline entertainment!
The geyser lake near the village of Aktash, which is joyful to tourists, is becoming increasingly popular. And wide circulations go to the masses of the photo of the Altai Mars, located in the south of the Altai Republic near the town of Chagan-Uzun.
So far, not all travelers studying the Siberian region get here. But those who have visited invariably report full pleasure. Both from colorful desert landscapes, and sometimes – overnights in a real Mongolian yurt.
The distance from Gorno-Altaysk to the Martian Mountains is about 500 km. And the road will submit to even a low -power car.
By the way, hurry up – this area is actively built up. Relying to attract an increasing number of tourists.
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