Jekaterinburg Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Jekaterinburg can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -9°C (16°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to -17°C (1°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Jekaterinburg experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 600 mm (24 in) yearly. Jekaterinburg can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread across 12 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Jekaterinburg Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Jekaterinburg can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Jekaterinburg.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in July and August to 5 m/s (10 knots) in October and November. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)