Nizhny Novgorod weather in February (Russia)

How is the weather in Nizhny Novgorod in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Nizhny Novgorod generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Nizhny Novgorod in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 79 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Nizhny Novgorod. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nizhny Novgorod, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 44 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 79 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in February

Find out more about the weather in Russia in February 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 February?

Visitors traveling to Nizhny Novgorod should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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