Climate Insights for Velikiy Ustyug

The climate in Velikiy Ustyug is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 721mm of precipitation falls per year. Velikiy Ustyug receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Velikiy Ustyug 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 -14°C. Velikiy Ustyug experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Velikiy Ustyug has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Velikiy Ustyug is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 721mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 104mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 39mm. That's 65mm 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. Velikiy Ustyug receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 226cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Velikiy Ustyug is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Velikiy Ustyug, which began on June 21, 2026. Velikiy Ustyug 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 -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Velikiy Ustyug is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -14°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 Velikiy Ustyug 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.