Nizhniy Novgorod Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Nizhniy Novgorod, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July to a very cold -5°C (23°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) in July to -12°C (10°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Nizhniy Novgorod receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 692 mm (27 in). The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 40 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rainfall. For more details, please visit our Nizhniy Novgorod Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Nizhniy Novgorod, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.8 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nizhniy Novgorod.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year