Kostroma Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kostroma is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kostroma, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a very cold -5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Kostroma receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 735 mm. Kostroma offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (82 mm) and March (42 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
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kostroma serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 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 Kostroma.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
overcast and slight sleet overcast and snow overcast and sleetForecast for Kostroma
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kostroma 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 -5°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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