Climate Insights for Kogalym

The climate in Kogalym is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 604mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 90mm of rainfall. Kogalym 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 -24°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.

Kogalym has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -20°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 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Kogalym is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 604mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 90mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 66mm 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 168cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Kogalym is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 24km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kogalym, which began on March 20, 2026. Kogalym 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 -24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Kogalym is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -24°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 Kogalym 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.