Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August to a very cold -6°C (21°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 11°C (52°F) in August to around -12°C (10°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1283 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month October (139 mm (5.5 in)) and the driest month June (69 mm (2.7 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 85%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year