Climate Insights for Volgograd

Volgograd Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
31°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
May
50 mm rain2 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

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

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -7°FebMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -7°MarMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: -2°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°JulMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 19°AugMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 18°SepMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°OctMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°NovMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°DecMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FFebMax: 32°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 37°FMin: 28°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°F
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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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 26mmFebPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 20mmMarPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 8inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan-4°24°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar3°37°F
Apr11°52°F
May17°63°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul26°78°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct10°49°F
Nov2°36°F
Dec-3°27°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C29 °F
15 km/h9 mph
39 mm1.5 in
26 cm10 in
Feb
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C32 °F
15 km/h9 mph
34 mm1.4 in
20 cm8 in
Mar
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
15 km/h9 mph
35 mm1.4 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
14 km/h9 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
31 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
31 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
14 km/h9 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
15 °C58 °F
14 km/h9 mph
33 mm1.3 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
-1 °C31 °F
5 °C42 °F
14 km/h9 mph
28 mm1.1 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
-6 °C22 °F
-1 °C31 °F
15 km/h9 mph
36 mm1.4 in
20 cm8 in