Kizhi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Kizhi can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C (23°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -10°C (14°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Kizhi experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 808 mm (32 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives high rainfall, averaging 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 14 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kizhi Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kizhi. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year