Climate Insights for Kazan

The climate in Kazan is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 645mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 113mm of rainfall. Kazan 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, December, November, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Kazan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Kazan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Kazan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 645mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 113mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 25mm. That's 88mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kazan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 79cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kazan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 Kazan, which began on June 21, 2026. Kazan 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 August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 55 days from now.

The best time to visit Kazan is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°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 Kazan 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.