Climate Insights for Kholmsk

The climate in Kholmsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 933mm of precipitation falls per year. Kholmsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kholmsk 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 -14°C. Kholmsk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kholmsk vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Kholmsk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 933mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 140mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 36mm. That's 104mm 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. Kholmsk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 213cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kholmsk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap 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 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kholmsk, which began on March 20, 2026. Kholmsk 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Kholmsk is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 20°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -14°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 Kholmsk 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.