Climate Insights for Rostov

The climate in Rostov is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 722mm of precipitation falls per year. Rostov receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rostov 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Rostov experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Rostov vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Rostov is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 722mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 107mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 42mm. That's 65mm 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. Rostov receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Rostov 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 January, 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 Rostov, which began on June 21, 2026. Rostov 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Rostov is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rostov 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.