Climate Insights for Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk Urban Okrug, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Climate Overview
The climate in Krasnoyarsk is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 510 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Krasnoyarsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Krasnoyarsk is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 20.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Krasnoyarsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Krasnoyarsk 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 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Krasnoyarsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 82°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -8°F and an average temperature of 2°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Krasnoyarsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 510 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18 mm. That's 52 mm 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 144cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.Krasnoyarsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 2 in 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 57in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Krasnoyarsk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 11km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Krasnoyarsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Krasnoyarsk is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Krasnoyarsk is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°F. 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 Krasnoyarsk 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Krasnoyarsk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.