Kursk climate
Kursk (Kursk Oblast, Russia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 7 °C44 °F, and about 654 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kursk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −522 | −1211 | −917 | 512.0 | 31 |
| Feb | −425 | −1112 | −719 | 431.7 | 28 |
| Mar | 337 | −622 | −129 | 481.9 | 28 |
| Apr | 1254 | 235 | 745 | 431.7 | 11 |
| May | 2068 | 948 | 1558 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2374 | 1355 | 1865 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 2780 | 1660 | 2170 | 803.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 2780 | 1458 | 2069 | 481.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 2068 | 948 | 1458 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 582.3 | 10 |
| Nov | 337 | −327 | 032 | 471.8 | 22 |
| Dec | −327 | −817 | −522 | 532.1 | 29 |
| Year | 2780 | −1211 | 744 | 65426 | 160 |
“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 | 96% | 86% | 0.9 | 8:17 |
| Feb | 96% | 85% | 1.9 | 9:52 |
| Mar | 89% | 77% | 3.3 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 79% | 67% | 4.2 | 13:48 |
| May | 76% | 59% | 5.7 | 15:37 |
| Jun | 73% | 58% | 6.2 | 16:39 |
| Jul | 68% | 59% | 5.9 | 16:13 |
| Aug | 62% | 54% | 5.1 | 14:37 |
| Sep | 68% | 63% | 3.4 | 12:33 |
| Oct | 80% | 72% | 1.8 | 10:32 |
| Nov | 90% | 80% | 0.8 | 8:44 |
| Dec | 95% | 86% | 0.6 | 7:49 |
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 Kursk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C80 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −5 °C22 °F and lows −12 °C11 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 29.7 °C53.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 654 mm26 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is July (80 mm3.1 in), the driest is February (43 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in August to 96% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 54%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 7.8 hours in December to 16.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 35 cm.
Best time to visit Kursk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 48 mm1.9 in to 80 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −5 °C22 °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 Kursk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −522 to −3 °C27 °F, lows −1211 to −8 °C17 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 337 to 20 °C68 °F, lows −622 to 9 °C48 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2374 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1355 to 16 °C60 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 337 to 20 °C68 °F, lows −327 to 9 °C48 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Kursk compares
The nearest larger place is Kharkiv, about 194 km to the south. Compared with it, Kursk is on average 1.7 °C3 °F cooler. It receives 12% more precipitation (654 mm26 in vs 584 mm23 in). The difference is largest in August (2 °C3.6 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Kursk is the 34th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 85th 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 Sumy (Ukraine, Dfb), Homyel (Belarus, Dfb) and Bobruysk (Belarus, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Staryy Oskol 124 km · 7 °C45 °F · 622 mm24 in
- Climate in Belgorod 128 km · 7 °C45 °F · 601 mm24 in
- Climate in Sumy 132 km · 7 °C45 °F · 614 mm24 in
- Climate in Orël 138 km · 6 °C42 °F · 683 mm27 in
- Climate in Yelets 187 km · 6 °C43 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Climate in Kharkiv 194 km · 8 °C47 °F · 584 mm23 in
- Climate in Voronezh 207 km · 7 °C44 °F · 582 mm23 in
- Climate in Bryansk 213 km · 6 °C42 °F · 706 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kursk?
July is the warmest month in Kursk. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kursk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -5 °C (22 °F) and its average low is -12 °C (11 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kursk?
July is the wettest month with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Kursk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–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. 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.