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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

Forecast for Kostroma

Wed   Jan 15
2°C | -8°C
N 4 m/s
1.8 mm
overcast and slight sleet

overcast and slight sleet

Thu   Jan 16
2°C | -10°C
SW 4 m/s
5.1 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Fri   Jan 17
2°C | 0°C
NW 4 m/s
4.9 mm
overcast and sleet

overcast and sleet

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kostroma?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kostroma?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kostroma?
    June tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kostroma?
    March is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kostroma?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 293 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.