Climate Insights for Shar’ya

, Kostroma Oblast, Russia

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
July
95mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shar’ya is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 732mm of precipitation falls per year. Shar’ya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shar’ya 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 -12°C. Shar’ya experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -12° Feb Max: -4° Average: -6° Min: -10° Mar Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -7° Apr Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -1° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jul Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 1° Nov Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Dec Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shar’ya vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 56mm Feb Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 54mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 31mm Dec Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 51mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shar’ya is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 732mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 95mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 41mm. That's 54mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Shar’ya receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Shar’ya 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 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Shar’ya, which began on June 21, 2026. Shar’ya 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 40cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 161cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -10°
Feb -6°
Mar -2°
Apr
May 12°
Jun 15°
Jul 19°
Aug 16°
Sep 10°
Oct
Nov -3°
Dec -7°

The best time to visit Shar’ya is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shar’ya 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-7 °C
4 km/h
58 mm
56 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-4 °C
4 km/h
56 mm
54 cm
Mar
-7 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
41 mm
29 cm
Apr
-1 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
56 mm
20 cm
May
5 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
56 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
8 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
68 mm
9 cm
Nov
-5 °C
-1 °C
4 km/h
54 mm
31 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-5 °C
4 km/h
56 mm
51 cm
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