Climate Insights for Volgograd
Volgograd Oblast, Russia
Climate Overview
The climate in Volgograd is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 377 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 50 mm of rainfall. Volgograd 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 -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 85cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Volgograd is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 14.8 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2 in of rainfall. Volgograd 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 19°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Volgograd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Volgograd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 24°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 16°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Volgograd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 377 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 50 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10 mm. That's 40 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 85cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Volgograd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Volgograd 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 February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 15km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Volgograd is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, 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, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Volgograd is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Volgograd is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Volgograd 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 Volgograd 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.