Novorossiysk climate
Novorossiysk (Krasnodar Krai, Russia) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 736 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Novorossiysk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | 439 | 542 | 833.3 | 6 |
| Feb | 744 | 439 | 542 | 662.6 | 5 |
| Mar | 948 | 642 | 745 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Apr | 1254 | 948 | 1151 | 481.9 | 0 |
| May | 1865 | 1559 | 1762 | 522.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2374 | 2068 | 2271 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 2780 | 2374 | 2577 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2882 | 2475 | 2678 | 341.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2374 | 2067 | 2171 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1864 | 1458 | 1661 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1355 | 949 | 1152 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Dec | 948 | 643 | 745 | 873.4 | 2 |
| Year | 2882 | 439 | 1558 | 73629 | 14 |
“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 | 85% | 82% | 1.2 | 9:09 |
| Feb | 84% | 77% | 2.1 | 10:22 |
| Mar | 82% | 75% | 3.3 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 80% | 63% | 5.0 | 13:25 |
| May | 81% | 61% | 6.2 | 14:48 |
| Jun | 75% | 50% | 7.0 | 15:33 |
| Jul | 71% | 38% | 7.0 | 15:15 |
| Aug | 67% | 36% | 6.2 | 14:02 |
| Sep | 70% | 47% | 4.6 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 77% | 58% | 2.9 | 10:53 |
| Nov | 81% | 68% | 1.6 | 9:30 |
| Dec | 84% | 78% | 1.1 | 8:49 |
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 Novorossiysk is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.3 °C36.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 736 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (87 mm3.4 in), the driest is August (34 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in August to 85% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in May to 20 km/h (12 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 January, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 10 cm).
Best time to visit Novorossiysk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 34 mm1.3 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °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 Novorossiysk
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 9 °C48 °F, lows 439 to 6 °C43 °F, about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 948 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 642 to 15 °C59 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2374 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 2068 to 24 °C75 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1355 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 949 to 20 °C67 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Novorossiysk compares
Compared with Krasnodar, about 102 km to the east, Novorossiysk is on average 1.7 °C3.1 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (5.3 °C9.5 °F warmer).
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Novorossiysk is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 45th 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: İzmit (Turkey, Cfa), Ümraniye (Turkey, Csa) and Maltepe (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Krasnodar 102 km · 13 °C55 °F · 720 mm28 in
- Kerch 123 km · 13 °C56 °F · 538 mm21 in
- Maykop 186 km · 13 °C55 °F · 937 mm37 in
- Sochi 201 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,287 mm51 in
- Berdyansk 237 km · 11 °C53 °F · 499 mm20 in
- Mariupol 263 km · 11 °C52 °F · 508 mm20 in
- Armavir 266 km · 12 °C54 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Simferopol 289 km · 12 °C53 °F · 486 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Novorossiysk?
August is the warmest month in Novorossiysk, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Novorossiysk?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (44 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Novorossiysk?
December is the wettest month with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Novorossiysk?
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 — 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.