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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 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 a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -7°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -17°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 935 mm yearly. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 112 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 50 mm of snowfall, spread across 14 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Wed   Jan 15
-2°C | -6°C
N 4 m/s
6.4 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Thu   Jan 16
-5°C | -9°C
NW 3 m/s
14 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Fri   Jan 17
-5°C | -9°C
N 4 m/s
3.6 mm
overcast and slight snow

overcast and slight snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 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:
  • When is winter in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
    September tops the wettest month list with 112 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
    February is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.