Climate Insights for Nizhny Novgorod

The climate in Nizhny Novgorod is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 623 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nizhny Novgorod receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nizhny 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 -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Nizhny Novgorod is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 24.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Nizhny Novgorod receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nizhny 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°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71in accumulating over the season.

Nizhny 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 25°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°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.Nizhny Novgorod has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 68°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Nizhny Novgorod is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 623 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 81 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 31 mm. That's 49 mm 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 179cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 44cm.Nizhny Novgorod is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.2 in. That's 1.9 in 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 71in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17in.

Nizhny Novgorod is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Nizhny Novgorod is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Nizhny Novgorod is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°F. 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 Nizhny 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nizhny Novgorod 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.