Climate Insights for Kurgan

The climate in Kurgan is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 476mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 70mm of rainfall. Kurgan 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 145cm accumulating over the season.

Kurgan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Kurgan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 476mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 70mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 19mm. That's 51mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 145cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Kurgan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kurgan, which began on June 21, 2026. Kurgan 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Kurgan is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -19°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 Kurgan 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.