Ghulja's climate is characterized by cold winters with a brief spring thaw, mild summers, and cool autumns. Winters are harsh, with temperatures often below freezing, while springs arrive slowly, with March temperatures hovering around 9°C, providing a respite from the cold. Summers bring warmth, but not excessive heat, with average highs in the mid-teens to low twenties Celsius. As summer transitions into autumn, temperatures gradually drop, returning to more seasonal averages by October. The region experiences significant diurnal temperature variation throughout the year, with daily temperature fluctuations common even during the warmer months.