Petrozavodsk Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Petrozavodsk can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C (23°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -11°C (12°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Petrozavodsk experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 732 mm (29 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month March brings less snowfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 16 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Petrozavodsk Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year