Nizhny Novgorod weather in August (Russia)

Looking to travel to Nizhny Novgorod in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Nizhny Novgorod the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Nizhny Novgorod in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

With around 238 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Nizhny Novgorod. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nizhny Novgorod climate page with graphs.

 

Nizhny Novgorod, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 238 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in August

Find out more about the weather in Russia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nizhny Novgorod in August?

For visitors traveling to Nizhny Novgorod, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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