Climate Insights for Nizhnevartovsk

The climate in Nizhnevartovsk is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 623mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 87mm of rainfall. Nizhnevartovsk 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 -23°C. Nizhnevartovsk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Nizhnevartovsk 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 23°C with a mean of 19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Nizhnevartovsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 623mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 87mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 63mm 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. Nizhnevartovsk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 225cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nizhnevartovsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Nizhnevartovsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Nizhnevartovsk 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Nizhnevartovsk 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 78mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -23°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 Nizhnevartovsk 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.