Climate Insights for Sosnovyy Bor

The climate in Sosnovyy Bor is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 925mm of precipitation falls per year. Sosnovyy Bor receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sosnovyy Bor 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Sosnovyy Bor vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Sosnovyy Bor is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 925mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 138mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 34mm. That's 103mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 176cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.

Sosnovyy Bor is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Sosnovyy Bor, which began on June 21, 2026. Sosnovyy Bor 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Sosnovyy Bor is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 19°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°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 Sosnovyy Bor 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.