Volgograd Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Volgograd experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to very cold weather.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Volgograd is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Volgograd maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 427 mm. Volgograd offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between May (43 mm) and August (24 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Volgograd serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight. 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 Volgograd.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 7 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and no rain broken clouds and no rain overcast and slight sleetForecast for Volgograd
9 m/s
7 m/s
9 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Volgograd in Russia
During the months of May and September 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 43 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 332 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
