Krasnoyarsk Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Krasnoyarsk can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Krasnoyarsk. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -12°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -22°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Krasnoyarsk has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 552 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Krasnoyarsk can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 73 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of snowfall, spread across 15 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Krasnoyarsk Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Krasnoyarsk can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Krasnoyarsk.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in February, July and August and higher in January, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Krasnoyarsk in Russia
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -12°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 281 hours of sunshine.
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