Saratov climate
Saratov (Saratov Oblast, Russia) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 7 °C44 °F, and about 460 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Saratov climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −818 | −155 | −1211 | 431.7 | 31 |
| Feb | −621 | −156 | −1013 | 331.3 | 28 |
| Mar | 134 | −719 | −327 | 381.5 | 29 |
| Apr | 1356 | 235 | 745 | 371.5 | 11 |
| May | 2272 | 1051 | 1661 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 2679 | 1559 | 2069 | 391.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 2985 | 1864 | 2475 | 411.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 281.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2169 | 1049 | 1559 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 1152 | 236 | 744 | 421.6 | 9 |
| Nov | 236 | −424 | −130 | 391.5 | 24 |
| Dec | −522 | −1211 | −817 | 371.4 | 30 |
| Year | 2985 | −155 | 744 | 46018 | 164 |
“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% | 71% | 0.9 | 8:18 |
| Feb | 96% | 70% | 2.0 | 9:53 |
| Mar | 89% | 67% | 3.4 | 11:42 |
| Apr | 72% | 62% | 4.3 | 13:47 |
| May | 66% | 55% | 5.8 | 15:35 |
| Jun | 61% | 54% | 6.3 | 16:37 |
| Jul | 56% | 52% | 6.2 | 16:11 |
| Aug | 53% | 49% | 5.2 | 14:36 |
| Sep | 61% | 61% | 3.6 | 12:33 |
| Oct | 74% | 71% | 1.9 | 10:33 |
| Nov | 86% | 74% | 0.9 | 8:45 |
| Dec | 93% | 74% | 0.6 | 7:51 |
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 Saratov is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −8 °C18 °F and lows −15 °C5 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 35.2 °C63.4 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 460 mm18 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (44 mm1.7 in), the driest is August (28 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in August to 96% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 49%) 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 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, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in February, about 37 cm).
Best time to visit Saratov
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 28 mm1.1 in to 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −8 °C18 °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 Saratov
- Winter (December–February) — highs −818 to −5 °C22 °F, lows −155 to −12 °C11 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 134 to 22 °C72 °F, lows −719 to 10 °C51 °F, about 39 mm1.6 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 2679 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1559 to 18 °C64 °F, about 36 mm1.4 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 236 to 21 °C69 °F, lows −424 to 10 °C49 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Saratov compares
Compared with Volgograd, about 332 km to the south, Saratov is on average 2.7 °C4.9 °F cooler and receives 24% more precipitation (460 mm18 in vs 370 mm15 in). The difference is largest in February (4.1 °C7.3 °F cooler).
Of the 169 places in Russia covered by World Climates, Saratov is the 35th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 143rd 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: Oral (Kazakhstan, Dfa), Aktobe (Kazakhstan, Dfa) and Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Engels 10 km · 7 °C45 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Balakovo 136 km · 6 °C43 °F · 482 mm19 in
- Kamyshin 166 km · 8 °C47 °F · 395 mm16 in
- Penza 196 km · 5 °C41 °F · 586 mm23 in
- Syzran 246 km · 6 °C42 °F · 491 mm19 in
- Saransk 299 km · 4 °C40 °F · 613 mm24 in
- Tolyatti 317 km · 5 °C41 °F · 535 mm21 in
- Volzhsky 318 km · 9 °C48 °F · 372 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Saratov?
July is the warmest month in Saratov, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Saratov?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -8 °C (18 °F) and an average low of -15 °C (5 °F).
When does it rain the most in Saratov?
May is the wettest month with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 28 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Saratov?
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.