Climate Insights for Salekhard

The climate in Salekhard is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 637mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Salekhard 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 -24°C. Salekhard experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Salekhard 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 22°C with a mean of 18°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Salekhard is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 637mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 95mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 70mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Salekhard receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 265cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Salekhard is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 Salekhard, which began on June 21, 2026. Salekhard 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 -24°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Salekhard is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -24°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 Salekhard 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.