Izhevsk climate
Izhevsk (Udmurtiya Republic, Russia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 2 °C35 °F, and about 698 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Izhevsk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1211 | −18−1 | −155 | 421.6 | 31 |
| Feb | −1014 | −180 | −147 | 341.3 | 28 |
| Mar | −327 | −1014 | −621 | 481.9 | 31 |
| Apr | 643 | −228 | 235 | 461.8 | 22 |
| May | 1763 | 643 | 1153 | 612.4 | 3 |
| Jun | 2069 | 1151 | 1660 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 2374 | 1457 | 1965 | 803.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2170 | 1253 | 1661 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 1558 | 643 | 1051 | 622.4 | 1 |
| Oct | 542 | −131 | 236 | 702.8 | 18 |
| Nov | −326 | −817 | −622 | 532.1 | 28 |
| Dec | −1013 | −163 | −138 | 491.9 | 31 |
| Year | 2374 | −18−1 | 235 | 69827 | 194 |
“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 | 99% | 70% | 0.6 | 7:24 |
| Feb | 99% | 68% | 1.5 | 9:24 |
| Mar | 98% | 72% | 2.9 | 11:38 |
| Apr | 88% | 67% | 4.2 | 14:10 |
| May | 78% | 59% | 5.5 | 16:26 |
| Jun | 80% | 64% | 5.8 | 17:48 |
| Jul | 81% | 57% | 5.7 | 17:14 |
| Aug | 81% | 62% | 4.3 | 15:10 |
| Sep | 84% | 70% | 2.8 | 12:39 |
| Oct | 90% | 78% | 1.3 | 10:13 |
| Nov | 96% | 78% | 0.5 | 7:58 |
| Dec | 99% | 72% | 0.4 | 6:47 |
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 Izhevsk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C74 °F and a low of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −12 °C11 °F and lows −18 °C−1 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.6 °C60.6 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 698 mm27 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (82 mm3.2 in), the driest is February (34 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in May to 99% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 57%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in July to 5 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 6.8 hours in December to 17.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in October–April. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in March, at about 59 cm.
Best time to visit Izhevsk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–August. Average highs then reach 20 °C69 °F to 23 °C74 °F. Precipitation is 71 mm2.8 in to 82 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −12 °C11 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Izhevsk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −1211 to −10 °C14 °F, lows −18−1 to −16 °C3 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −327 to 17 °C63 °F, lows −1014 to 6 °C43 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2069 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 1151 to 14 °C57 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −326 to 15 °C58 °F, lows −817 to 6 °C43 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
How Izhevsk compares
The nearest larger place is Perm, about 223 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Izhevsk is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer. It receives 10% less precipitation (698 mm27 in vs 776 mm31 in). The difference is largest in November (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Izhevsk is the 113th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 67th wettest. See all of them on the Russia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Petropavl (Kazakhstan, Dfb), Kokshetau (Kazakhstan, Dfb) and Winnipeg (Canada, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Neftekamsk 107 km · 3 °C37 °F · 637 mm25 in
- Climate in Naberezhnyye Chelny 133 km · 3 °C38 °F · 600 mm24 in
- Climate in Glazov 147 km · 2 °C35 °F · 774 mm30 in
- Climate in Nizhnekamsk 160 km · 3 °C38 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Climate in Perm 223 km · 1 °C34 °F · 776 mm31 in
- Climate in Almetyevsk 223 km · 4 °C38 °F · 580 mm23 in
- Climate in Kudymkar 255 km · 1 °C33 °F · 800 mm32 in
- Climate in Oktyabrsky 264 km · 4 °C39 °F · 561 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Izhevsk?
July is the warmest month in Izhevsk. Its average high is 23 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
What is the coldest month in Izhevsk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -12 °C (11 °F) and its average low is -18 °C (-1 °F).
When does it rain the most in Izhevsk?
June is the wettest month with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Izhevsk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–August.
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. The gaps are largest 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.