Climate Insights for Lipetsk

The climate in Lipetsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 579mm of precipitation falls per year. Lipetsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lipetsk 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Lipetsk vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Lipetsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 579mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 63mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 35mm. That's 28mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 166cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 53cm.

Lipetsk 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 August, 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 Lipetsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Lipetsk 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Lipetsk is during May, 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 48mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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 Lipetsk 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.