Climate Insights for Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy

The climate in Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 723mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season.

Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 723mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 106mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27mm. That's 79mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.

Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy, which began on March 20, 2026. Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 18°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinskiy based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.