Petrozavodsk Climate by Month
The temperature in Petrozavodsk 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.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Petrozavodsk can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -11°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Petrozavodsk experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 732 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives moderate rainfall, averaging 95 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less snowfall, with 40 mm over 16 snowy 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 Petrozavodsk. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Petrozavodsk.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Petrozavodsk in Russia
During the months of 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 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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