Climate Insights for Novosibirsk

The climate in Novosibirsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 453mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 57mm of rainfall. Novosibirsk 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 -20°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.

Novosibirsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°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. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.

Novosibirsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 453mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 57mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21mm. That's 36mm 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 119cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Novosibirsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 18km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Novosibirsk, which began on March 20, 2026. Novosibirsk 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 -20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Novosibirsk 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 51mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -20°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 Novosibirsk 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.