Climate Insights for Nizhniy Novgorod

The climate in Nizhniy Novgorod is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 581mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Nizhniy Novgorod 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 131cm accumulating over the season.

Nizhniy Novgorod has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Nizhniy Novgorod is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 581mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 81mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 26mm. That's 54mm less than July, 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 131cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Nizhniy Novgorod is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/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 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Nizhniy Novgorod, which began on March 20, 2026. Nizhniy Novgorod 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nizhniy Novgorod 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.