City in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nizhny Novgorod
May–Sep is warm with long evenings on the embankments. Winters are cold (-5 to -15°C) and snowy; April and November are muddy and grey.
Nizhny Novgorod weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-9°49 mm
- Feb-8°42 mm
- Mar-2°45 mm
- Apr8°50 mm
- May18°58 mm
- Jun21°85 mm
- Jul24°77 mm
- Aug22°69 mm
- Sep16°60 mm
- Oct7°73 mm
- Nov-1°56 mm
- Dec-7°58 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C15°F | -16°C4°F | 49 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| February | -8°C18°F | -15°C5°F | 42 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| March | -2°C29°F | -9°C16°F | 45 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| April | 8°C46°F | -1°C30°F | 50 mm | 85% | Cold |
| May | 18°C64°F | 7°C45°F | 58 mm | 78% | Cool |
| June | 21°C69°F | 12°C53°F | 85 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C75°F | 15°C59°F | 77 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C72°F | 13°C55°F | 69 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| September | 16°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 60 mm | 81% | Cool |
| October | 7°C44°F | 0°C33°F | 73 mm | 89% | Cold |
| November | -1°C30°F | -6°C22°F | 56 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| December | -7°C19°F | -13°C9°F | 58 mm | 96% | Freezing |
Best months across Russia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Saint Petersburg | Jun–Aug | Jul (22°C) |
| Kazan | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Sochi | May–Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Kaliningrad | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Irkutsk | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Yekaterinburg | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Vladivostok | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Murmansk | Sep–Mar | Jul (17°C) |
| Novosibirsk | Jun–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Nizhny Novgorod | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Olkhon Island | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Aug (17°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nizhny Novgorod?
May–Sep. May–Sep is warm with long evenings on the embankments. Winters are cold (-5 to -15°C) and snowy; April and November are muddy and grey.
When is the rainy season in Nizhny Novgorod?
Rain peaks in June with about 85 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nizhny Novgorod?
July, with average highs of 24°C (75°F).
How cold does Nizhny Novgorod get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -16°C (4°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.