Baikonur Cosmodrome
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport, Moonport, and condominium located in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Inception began in 1955, and it is operated by the Roscosmos State Corporation. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Kazakhstan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 21 °C, while January is the coldest month with daily highs of -5 °C and lows of -12 °C. Precipitation is low throughout the year, with September having the least rain at 5 mm on about 1 day and March having the most rain at 16 mm on about 6 days.
The nearest airport is Baikonur Krayniy International Airport, located 39 km away in Baikonur. The site is 829 km from the capital, Astana.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -2 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 15 | 4 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -12 | -11 | -4 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 4 | -3 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
