Tobolsk climate
Tobolsk (Tyumen Oblast, Russia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 0 °C32 °F, and about 582 mm23 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tobolsk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −172 | −25−12 | −21−5 | 240.9 | 31 |
| Feb | −138 | −21−7 | −171 | 200.8 | 28 |
| Mar | −425 | −1210 | −818 | 391.5 | 31 |
| Apr | 542 | −326 | 134 | 401.6 | 23 |
| May | 1660 | 440 | 1050 | 632.5 | 6 |
| Jun | 2169 | 1152 | 1661 | 863.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2373 | 1456 | 1865 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2069 | 1152 | 1661 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 1456 | 541 | 949 | 562.2 | 2 |
| Oct | 439 | −228 | 134 | 522.1 | 20 |
| Nov | −720 | −139 | −1015 | 431.7 | 30 |
| Dec | −146 | −21−6 | −180 | 311.2 | 31 |
| Year | 2373 | −25−12 | 032 | 58223 | 202 |
“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 | 98% | 59% | 0.6 | 7:06 |
| Feb | 97% | 58% | 1.4 | 9:15 |
| Mar | 96% | 66% | 2.8 | 11:36 |
| Apr | 85% | 64% | 4.1 | 14:17 |
| May | 74% | 65% | 5.1 | 16:42 |
| Jun | 77% | 69% | 5.5 | 18:12 |
| Jul | 77% | 62% | 5.3 | 17:34 |
| Aug | 77% | 68% | 4.0 | 15:21 |
| Sep | 81% | 73% | 2.5 | 12:41 |
| Oct | 88% | 77% | 1.3 | 10:07 |
| Nov | 96% | 74% | 0.5 | 7:44 |
| Dec | 98% | 66% | 0.3 | 6:26 |
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 Tobolsk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C73 °F and a low of 14 °C56 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −17 °C2 °F and lows −25 °C−12 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 38.9 °C70 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 582 mm23 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is February (20 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in May to 98% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 58%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 6.4 hours in December to 18.2 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in October–April. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in March, at about 46 cm.
Best time to visit Tobolsk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–August. Average highs then reach 20 °C69 °F to 23 °C73 °F. Precipitation is 63 mm2.5 in to 86 mm3.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −17 °C2 °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 Tobolsk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −172 to −13 °C8 °F, lows −25−12 to −21 °C−6 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs −425 to 16 °C60 °F, lows −1210 to 4 °C40 °F, about 47 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2069 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1152 to 14 °C56 °F, about 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs −720 to 14 °C56 °F, lows −139 to 5 °C41 °F, about 50 mm2.0 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.
How Tobolsk compares
The nearest larger place is Tyumen, about 200 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Tobolsk is on average 1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler. It receives 16% more precipitation (582 mm23 in vs 503 mm20 in). The difference is largest in January (1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Tobolsk is the 148th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 113th 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 Petropavl (Kazakhstan, Dfb), Kokshetau (Kazakhstan, Dfb) and Hulunbuir (China, Dwb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Tyumen 200 km · 1 °C34 °F · 503 mm20 in
- Climate in Khanty-Mansiysk 315 km · −2 °C29 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Climate in Kurgan 353 km · 2 °C36 °F · 446 mm18 in
- Climate in Petropavl 374 km · 2 °C35 °F · 447 mm18 in
- Climate in Nefteyugansk 405 km · −2 °C28 °F · 774 mm30 in
- Climate in Kamensk-Uralskiy 429 km · 2 °C35 °F · 557 mm22 in
- Climate in Surgut 446 km · −3 °C27 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Climate in Omsk 474 km · 2 °C35 °F · 425 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tobolsk?
July is the warmest month in Tobolsk. Its average high is 23 °C (73 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (56 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tobolsk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -17 °C (2 °F) and its average low is -25 °C (-12 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tobolsk?
June is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Tobolsk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–August.
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.