Climate Insights for Rostov-on-Don

The climate in Rostov-on-Don is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 491 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 61 mm of rainfall. Rostov-on-Don is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Rostov-on-Don is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 19.3 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Rostov-on-Don is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 26in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Rostov-on-Don vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Rostov-on-Don has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 30°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Rostov-on-Don is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 491 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18 mm. That's 43 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 67cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.Rostov-on-Don is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.7 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 26in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 8in.

Rostov-on-Don 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 December, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/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, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Rostov-on-Don 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 December, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Rostov-on-Don is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rostov-on-Don is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 24°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 Rostov-on-Don 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 Rostov-on-Don 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.