Tiraspol climate
Tiraspol (Moldova) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 516 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tiraspol climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 032 | −720 | −326 | 431.7 | 28 |
| Feb | 338 | −523 | −130 | 331.3 | 24 |
| Mar | 1049 | −130 | 440 | 371.4 | 18 |
| Apr | 1762 | 540 | 1151 | 351.4 | 4 |
| May | 2475 | 1152 | 1864 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 1965 | 2577 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 341.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2576 | 1254 | 1865 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 1762 | 642 | 1152 | 441.7 | 4 |
| Nov | 948 | 133 | 541 | 421.6 | 14 |
| Dec | 236 | −424 | −130 | 391.5 | 26 |
| Year | 3188 | −720 | 1152 | 51620 | 117 |
“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 | 92% | 77% | 1.2 | 8:55 |
| Feb | 88% | 76% | 1.9 | 10:14 |
| Mar | 79% | 65% | 3.2 | 11:46 |
| Apr | 71% | 59% | 4.7 | 13:32 |
| May | 65% | 56% | 5.9 | 15:01 |
| Jun | 59% | 52% | 6.4 | 15:51 |
| Jul | 54% | 47% | 6.3 | 15:30 |
| Aug | 50% | 39% | 5.7 | 14:12 |
| Sep | 58% | 52% | 4.1 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 72% | 59% | 2.6 | 10:47 |
| Nov | 85% | 74% | 1.3 | 9:17 |
| Dec | 90% | 77% | 0.9 | 8:33 |
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 Tiraspol is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 19 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 0 °C32 °F and lows −7 °C20 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28.1 °C50.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 516 mm20 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (66 mm2.6 in), the driest is February (33 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 50% in August to 92% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in July to 12 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.8 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 17 cm).
Best time to visit Tiraspol
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 39 mm1.5 in to 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 0 °C32 °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 Tiraspol
- Winter (December–February) — highs 032 to 3 °C38 °F, lows −720 to −4 °C24 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1049 to 24 °C75 °F, lows −130 to 11 °C52 °F, about 41 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 2883 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1661 to 19 °C65 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 948 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 133 to 12 °C54 °F, about 41 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.
How Tiraspol compares
Compared with Chisinau, about 61 km to the west, Tiraspol has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 3 places in Moldova covered by World Climates, Tiraspol is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Moldova climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Mykolayiv (Ukraine, Dfa), Nikopol (Ukraine, Dfa) and Melitopol (Ukraine, Dfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Bender (pop. 110,175). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Tiraspol, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Chisinau 61 km · 11 °C52 °F · 537 mm21 in
- Odesa 94 km · 12 °C53 °F · 474 mm19 in
- Iaşi 158 km · 11 °C52 °F · 576 mm23 in
- Bălţi 164 km · 10 °C50 °F · 563 mm22 in
- Mykolayiv 180 km · 11 °C52 °F · 451 mm18 in
- Galaţi 198 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Bacău 209 km · 11 °C52 °F · 621 mm24 in
- Brăila 216 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tiraspol?
July is the warmest month in Tiraspol, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tiraspol?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 0 °C (32 °F) and an average low of -7 °C (20 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tiraspol?
June is the wettest month with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Tiraspol?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 111 m, while Tiraspol lies at about 30 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.