Climate Insights for Norilsk

The climate in Norilsk is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 899mm of precipitation falls per year. Norilsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Norilsk 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. Norilsk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Norilsk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Norilsk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 899mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 107mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 52mm. That's 55mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Norilsk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 563cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Norilsk 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 March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 Norilsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Norilsk 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 18°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Norilsk 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.