Nizhny Novgorod Climate by Month
The temperature in Nizhny Novgorod can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Nizhny Novgorod can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -12°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Nizhny Novgorod experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 692 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 40 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 14 snowy/rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Nizhny Novgorod. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Nizhny Novgorod.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Nizhny Novgorod 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 26°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 79 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.
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