Climate Insights for Dudinka

The climate in Dudinka is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 673mm of precipitation falls per year. Dudinka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dudinka 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Dudinka experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Dudinka has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 47°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 16°C shift in average temperatures.

Dudinka is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 673mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 79mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 48mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Dudinka receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 417cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 64cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Dudinka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Dudinka, which began on June 21, 2026. Dudinka 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -28°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Dudinka is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -28°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 Dudinka 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.