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Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast?
Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast gets 663 mm of precipitation a year over about 174 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 25°C) and January the coldest (average low -11°C).
Humid continental climate
Nizhniy Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about -6°C in January to 25°C in July. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -11° | -5° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 2° | 11° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 23° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 2° | 8° |
How much rain does Nizhniy Novgorod get?
Nizhniy Novgorod gets 663 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 174 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 83% of Russia.
July is the wettest month, with 74 mm. March is the driest, with 40 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 21.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 16 days, to January 25, 2023.
Nizhniy Novgorod weather by month
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in January
In January, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of -6°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 8% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 6°C (2007) and the record low is -37°C (1987).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in February
In February, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of -5°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 7°C (2020) and the record low is -32°C (1976).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in March
In March, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 2°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 17°C (2007) and the record low is -25°C (1983).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in April
In April, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 11°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 26°C (1975) and the record low is -16°C (1998).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in May
In May, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 32°C (2007) and the record low is -3°C (2000). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in June
In June, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 35°C (1998) and the record low is 1°C (1978). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in July
In July, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is 5°C (1986).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in August
In August, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is 2°C (1980). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in September
In September, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 60 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 31°C (1982) and the record low is -6°C (1996).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in October
In October, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 24°C (1991) and the record low is -14°C (1979).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in November
In November, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of 0°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 14°C (2013) and the record low is -27°C (1984).
Nizhniy Novgorod weather in December
In December, Nizhniy Novgorod averages a high of -4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 8°C (2008) and the record low is -42°C (1978).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nizhniy Novgorod
June is the sunniest month in Nizhniy Novgorod, with estimated sunshine of 54% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 8%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 32% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Nizhniy Novgorod is cloudier than 54% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in November at 86% and is lowest in April at 58%.
Nizhniy Novgorod has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Nizhniy Novgorod is hotter than 62% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Nizhniy Novgorod
The first fall freeze in Nizhniy Novgorod typically comes around October 4, and the last spring freeze around April 28. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 159 days.
Nizhniy Novgorod weather records
These records cover NIZNIJ NOVGOROD during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Nizhniy Novgorod station is 38°C, on July 29, 2010. The coldest is -42°C, on December 31, 1978.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 75 mm of precipitation, on July 10, 2023.
49 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -5°C and lows near -10°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 2°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 14°C.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 2°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11° | -6° | 50 mm | 21 | 84% | 8% | 6° | -37° |
| February | -11° | -5° | 40 mm | 16 | 80% | 17% | 7° | -32° |
| March | -6° | 2° | 40 mm | 13 | 69% | 36% | 17° | -25° |
| April | 2° | 11° | 40 mm | 11 | 58% | 39% | 26° | -16° |
| May | 8° | 19° | 41 mm | 11 | 59% | 42% | 32° | -3° |
| June | 13° | 23° | 73 mm | 13 | 62% | 54% | 35° | 1° |
| July | 15° | 25° | 74 mm | 12 | 66% | 51% | 38° | 5° |
| August | 13° | 23° | 68 mm | 12 | 67% | 50% | 38° | 2° |
| September | 8° | 16° | 60 mm | 12 | 71% | 39% | 31° | -6° |
| October | 2° | 8° | 67 mm | 15 | 77% | 22% | 24° | -14° |
| November | -4° | 0° | 52 mm | 17 | 86% | 11% | 14° | -27° |
| December | -9° | -4° | 58 mm | 21 | 86% | 11% | 8° | -42° |
Station: NIZNIJ NOVGOROD, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Nizhniy Novgorod climate questions
How much rain does Nizhniy Novgorod get?
Nizhniy Novgorod gets 663 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 174 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Nizhniy Novgorod?
July is the wettest month in Nizhniy Novgorod, with 74 mm. March is the driest, with 40 mm.
How many rainy days does Nizhniy Novgorod have a year?
Nizhniy Novgorod has about 174 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 21.
What is the hottest month in Nizhniy Novgorod?
July is the warmest month in Nizhniy Novgorod, with an average high of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Nizhniy Novgorod?
January is the coldest month in Nizhniy Novgorod, with an average low of -11°C.
What is the record high temperature in Nizhniy Novgorod?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Nizhniy Novgorod station is 38°C, set on July 29, 2010. The record low is -42°C, on December 31, 1978.
What is the sunniest month in Nizhniy Novgorod?
June is the sunniest month in Nizhniy Novgorod, with estimated sunshine of 54% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Nizhniy Novgorod?
The first fall freeze in Nizhniy Novgorod typically comes around October 4. The last spring freeze is around April 28.
What is the best time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.