Krasnodar climate
Krasnodar (Krasnodar Krai, Russia) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 720 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Krasnodar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 439 | −326 | 133 | 702.8 | 20 |
| Feb | 643 | −327 | 235 | 562.2 | 18 |
| Mar | 1151 | 134 | 642 | 662.6 | 12 |
| Apr | 1762 | 541 | 1152 | 471.8 | 2 |
| May | 2374 | 1253 | 1864 | 602.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1762 | 2272 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2067 | 2679 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2067 | 2679 | 341.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1965 | 745 | 1355 | 662.6 | 2 |
| Nov | 1152 | 235 | 644 | 682.7 | 9 |
| Dec | 642 | −229 | 236 | 763.0 | 18 |
| Year | 3391 | −326 | 1355 | 72028 | 80 |
“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 | 89% | 79% | 1.2 | 9:07 |
| Feb | 86% | 74% | 2.1 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 82% | 71% | 3.1 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 76% | 59% | 4.8 | 13:26 |
| May | 73% | 54% | 6.0 | 14:50 |
| Jun | 66% | 50% | 6.6 | 15:36 |
| Jul | 57% | 40% | 6.6 | 15:17 |
| Aug | 51% | 36% | 5.9 | 14:04 |
| Sep | 62% | 43% | 4.4 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 74% | 55% | 2.7 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 84% | 66% | 1.5 | 9:28 |
| Dec | 89% | 77% | 1.0 | 8:47 |
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 Krasnodar is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 20 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 4 °C39 °F and lows −3 °C26 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.8 °C46.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 720 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 30% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (76 mm3.0 in), the driest is August (34 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in August to 89% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in May to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 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 14 cm).
Best time to visit Krasnodar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 59 mm2.3 in to 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 4 °C39 °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 Krasnodar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 439 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −326 to −2 °C29 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1151 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 134 to 12 °C53 °F, about 57 mm2.3 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 2883 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1762 to 20 °C67 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1152 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 235 to 14 °C57 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Krasnodar compares
Compared with Rostov-on-Don, about 248 km to the north, Krasnodar is on average 1.9 °C3.4 °F warmer and receives 39% more precipitation (720 mm28 in vs 518 mm20 in). The difference is largest in February (4 °C7.2 °F warmer).
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Krasnodar is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 53rd 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: Stara Zagora (Bulgaria, Cfa), Ruse (Bulgaria, Dfa) and Niš (Serbia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Maykop 101 km · 13 °C55 °F · 937 mm37 in
- Novorossiysk 102 km · 15 °C58 °F · 736 mm29 in
- Armavir 168 km · 12 °C54 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Sochi 172 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,287 mm51 in
- Kerch 199 km · 13 °C56 °F · 538 mm21 in
- Azov 232 km · 11 °C52 °F · 520 mm20 in
- Stavropol 234 km · 10 °C50 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Nevinnomyssk 238 km · 12 °C53 °F · 641 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Krasnodar?
August is the warmest month in Krasnodar, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Krasnodar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 4 °C (39 °F) and an average low of -3 °C (26 °F).
When does it rain the most in Krasnodar?
December is the wettest month with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Krasnodar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
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.