Climate Insights for Arkhangel’sk

The climate in Arkhangel’sk is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 657mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. Arkhangel’sk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Arkhangel’sk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Arkhangel’sk vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Arkhangel’sk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 657mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 83mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29mm. That's 53mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Arkhangel’sk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Arkhangel’sk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Arkhangel’sk, which began on June 21, 2026. Arkhangel’sk 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 July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Arkhangel’sk is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arkhangel’sk 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.