Climate Insights for Dudinka

The climate in Dudinka is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 623mm of precipitation falls per year. Dudinka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dudinka 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -29°C. Dudinka experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Dudinka has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.

Dudinka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 623mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 79mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 34mm. That's 44mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Dudinka receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 261cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Dudinka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/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 32km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 27km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Dudinka, which began on March 20, 2026. Dudinka 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -29°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Dudinka is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -29°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 Dudinka 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.