Astrakhan Climate by Month
The climate in Astrakhan is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Astrakhan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a very cold 0°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -7°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Astrakhan's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 258 mm of precipitation yearly. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 29 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 13 mm of rainfall.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
In Astrakhan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Astrakhan.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Astrakhan 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:
Yes, the months of February, July, August and September are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 29 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
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