Astrakhan climate
Astrakhan (Astrakhan Oblast, Russia) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Astrakhan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −229 | −817 | −523 | 140.5 | 30 |
| Feb | 033 | −818 | −425 | 130.5 | 27 |
| Mar | 847 | −228 | 337 | 180.7 | 22 |
| Apr | 1763 | 540 | 1152 | 251.0 | 4 |
| May | 2679 | 1355 | 2067 | 271.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 190.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3594 | 2170 | 2882 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1967 | 2679 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 1660 | 541 | 1051 | 210.8 | 4 |
| Nov | 744 | −130 | 337 | 180.7 | 17 |
| Dec | 033 | −622 | −327 | 190.8 | 28 |
| Year | 3594 | −817 | 1152 | 2168.5 | 130 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 68% | 1.2 | 8:59 |
| Feb | 83% | 64% | 2.1 | 10:16 |
| Mar | 72% | 65% | 3.4 | 11:46 |
| Apr | 61% | 62% | 4.9 | 13:30 |
| May | 53% | 55% | 6.2 | 14:58 |
| Jun | 43% | 48% | 6.9 | 15:47 |
| Jul | 40% | 48% | 6.6 | 15:27 |
| Aug | 41% | 45% | 5.9 | 14:09 |
| Sep | 55% | 50% | 4.5 | 12:28 |
| Oct | 69% | 57% | 2.8 | 10:48 |
| Nov | 81% | 64% | 1.5 | 9:20 |
| Dec | 87% | 69% | 0.9 | 8:37 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Astrakhan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −2 °C29 °F and lows −8 °C17 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 32.8 °C59.1 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 33% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March and June–September. The wettest month is May (27 mm1.1 in), the driest is August (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in July to 87% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.6 hours in December to 15.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 17 cm).
Best time to visit Astrakhan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 18 mm0.7 in to 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −2 °C29 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Astrakhan
- Winter (December–February) — highs −229 to 0 °C33 °F, lows −817 to −6 °C22 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 847 to 26 °C79 °F, lows −228 to 13 °C55 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3290 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 744 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −130 to 13 °C55 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Astrakhan compares
Compared with Volgograd, about 374 km to the northwest, Astrakhan is on average 2 °C3.6 °F warmer and receives 42% less precipitation (216 mm8.5 in vs 370 mm15 in). The difference is largest in February (2.7 °C4.9 °F warmer).
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Astrakhan is the 17th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 169th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Russia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Atyrau (Kazakhstan, BSk), Taldykorgan (Kazakhstan, BSk) and Changji (China, BSk).
Nearby places
- Elista 291 km · 11 °C51 °F · 381 mm15 in
- Atyrau 305 km · 11 °C51 °F · 195 mm7.7 in
- Khasavyurt 363 km · 14 °C58 °F · 422 mm17 in
- Volzhsky 365 km · 9 °C48 °F · 372 mm15 in
- Volgograd 374 km · 9 °C49 °F · 370 mm15 in
- Makhachkala 377 km · 14 °C58 °F · 378 mm15 in
- Grozny 385 km · 13 °C56 °F · 558 mm22 in
- Aktau 387 km · 13 °C56 °F · 131 mm5.2 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Astrakhan?
July is the warmest month in Astrakhan, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Astrakhan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -2 °C (29 °F) and an average low of -8 °C (17 °F).
When does it rain the most in Astrakhan?
May is the wettest month with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Astrakhan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.