Volgograd climate
Volgograd (Volgograd Oblast, Russia) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 370 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Volgograd climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −424 | −1112 | −818 | 331.3 | 30 |
| Feb | −228 | −1014 | −621 | 291.1 | 28 |
| Mar | 642 | −425 | 134 | 341.3 | 26 |
| Apr | 1660 | 338 | 949 | 271.1 | 7 |
| May | 2475 | 1153 | 1864 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1662 | 2373 | 291.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1967 | 2678 | 311.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1865 | 2577 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1152 | 1763 | 321.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 351.4 | 6 |
| Nov | 540 | −228 | 134 | 261.0 | 20 |
| Dec | −229 | −818 | −524 | 341.3 | 29 |
| Year | 3290 | −1112 | 949 | 37015 | 146 |
“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 | 93% | 70% | 1.0 | 8:42 |
| Feb | 92% | 68% | 1.9 | 10:06 |
| Mar | 79% | 65% | 3.2 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 66% | 58% | 4.7 | 13:37 |
| May | 60% | 53% | 6.0 | 15:14 |
| Jun | 51% | 49% | 6.7 | 16:08 |
| Jul | 47% | 47% | 6.5 | 15:46 |
| Aug | 43% | 43% | 5.7 | 14:21 |
| Sep | 55% | 53% | 4.1 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 71% | 64% | 2.4 | 10:42 |
| Nov | 83% | 69% | 1.2 | 9:05 |
| Dec | 90% | 72% | 0.7 | 8:17 |
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 Volgograd is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −4 °C24 °F and lows −11 °C12 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.2 °C59.8 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 370 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 28% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: August. The wettest month is May (45 mm1.8 in), the driest is August (16 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in August to 93% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 43%) 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 8.3 hours in December to 16.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 18 cm.
Best time to visit Volgograd
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 23 °C74 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 29 mm1.2 in to 45 mm1.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −4 °C24 °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 Volgograd
- Winter (December–February) — highs −424 to −2 °C29 °F, lows −1112 to −8 °C18 °F, about 32 mm1.3 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 642 to 24 °C75 °F, lows −425 to 11 °C53 °F, about 35 mm1.4 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 2984 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1662 to 19 °C67 °F, about 25 mm1.0 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 540 to 23 °C74 °F, lows −228 to 11 °C52 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Volgograd compares
The nearest larger place is Rostov-on-Don, about 393 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Volgograd is on average 1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler. It receives 29% less precipitation (370 mm15 in vs 518 mm20 in). The difference is largest in January (4.3 °C7.7 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 169 places in Russia. By annual mean temperature, Volgograd is the 26th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 162nd 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 Tacheng (China, BSk), Luhansk (Ukraine, Dfa) and Slovyansk (Ukraine, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Volzhsky 22 km · 9 °C48 °F · 372 mm15 in
- Climate in Kamyshin 167 km · 8 °C47 °F · 395 mm16 in
- Climate in Volgodonsk 219 km · 10 °C51 °F · 456 mm18 in
- Climate in Elista 268 km · 11 °C51 °F · 381 mm15 in
- Climate in Engels 329 km · 7 °C45 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Climate in Saratov 332 km · 7 °C44 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Climate in Shakhty 336 km · 10 °C50 °F · 510 mm20 in
- Climate in Astrakhan 374 km · 11 °C52 °F · 216 mm8.5 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Volgograd?
July is the warmest month in Volgograd. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Volgograd?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -4 °C (24 °F) and its average low is -11 °C (12 °F).
When does it rain the most in Volgograd?
May is the wettest month with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Volgograd?
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. 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.