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Shakhty Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shakhty can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very 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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Shakhty can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Shakhty experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 563 mm yearly. 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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Shakhty. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Rostov on Don, Russia (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Rostov on Don, Russia (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Forecast for Shakhty

Wed   Jan 15
1°C | -6°C
SW 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
2°C | -3°C
NW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
2°C | 0°C
W 7 m/s
1.1 mm
overcast and slight sleet

overcast and slight sleet

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Shakhty 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:
  • When is winter in Shakhty?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Shakhty?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shakhty?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shakhty?
    May tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shakhty?
    August is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Shakhty?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.

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