Climate Insights for Kotelnikovo

, Volgograd Oblast, Russia

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
January
45mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kotelnikovo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 413mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 45mm of rainfall. Kotelnikovo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 58cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -6° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -1° Apr Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jun Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 17° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 19° Aug Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 18° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° Dec Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Kotelnikovo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kotelnikovo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 413mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 45mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 33mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 58cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Kotelnikovo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kotelnikovo, which began on March 20, 2026. Kotelnikovo 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 17°
Jun 24°
Jul 26°
Aug 25°
Sep 18°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Kotelnikovo is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kotelnikovo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C
0 °C
22 km/h
45 mm
18 cm
Feb
-4 °C
2 °C
21 km/h
43 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
7 °C
21 km/h
37 mm
9 cm
Apr
6 °C
17 °C
22 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
32 °C
19 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Nov
0 °C
6 °C
21 km/h
42 mm
6 cm
Dec
-3 °C
1 °C
22 km/h
39 mm
10 cm
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