Yaroslavl Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Yaroslavl 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.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Yaroslavl can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -5°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Yaroslavl experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 728 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 41 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 15 snowy/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 Yaroslavl. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Yaroslavl.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
broken clouds and snow overcast and slight rain overcast and snowForecast for Yaroslavl
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Yaroslavl in Russia
During the months of June, 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 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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