Rostov on Don Climate by Month
Rostov-on-Don experiences a humid continental climate. The city has a much milder climate than the rest of the country. Winters are not as long and harsh, the temperature rarely gets below -10°C. Summers last quite long and the mercury is around 30°C in July and August.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to very cold in Rostov on Don. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rostov on Don has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 568 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. May brings wetter days averaging 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 rainy days. In contrast, August experiences a drier climate, with about 33 mm of rainfall spread across 8 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 Rostov on Don. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Rostov on Don.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Rostov on Don in Russia
During the months of May and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.
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