Samara Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Samara, Samara Region, Russia is 11°C (52°F), with daytime highs ranging from -6°C (21°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Samara compares to cities worldwide.
Samara Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Samara is dynamic, ranging widely from very cold in winter to comfortable in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 16°C (61°F) in July to -14°C (7°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Samara by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, sees 311 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
48-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Samara Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Samara spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Samara vs Russia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Russia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Samara vs World: Temperature Compared
Samara's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Samara?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Samara, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -5°C (23°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 67% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Samara this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Samara's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Samara climate page.
