Samara, Samara Oblast Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Samara get?

Samara gets 441 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 125 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 55% of Russia.

July is the wettest month, with 48 mm. March is the driest, with 30 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 15.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 11 days, to December 16, 2021.

Samara weather by month

Samara weather in January

In January, Samara averages a high of -6°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The January record high is 5°C (1988) and the record low is -41°C (1979).

Samara weather in February

In February, Samara averages a high of -6°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. The February record high is 7°C (1990) and the record low is -39°C (1976).

Samara weather in March

In March, Samara averages a high of 1°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The March record high is 19°C (2008) and the record low is -32°C (2018).

Samara weather in April

In April, Samara averages a high of 13°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 31°C (1995) and the record low is -17°C (2005).

Samara weather in May

In May, Samara averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The May record high is 36°C (2007) and the record low is -7°C (1999). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Samara weather in June

In June, Samara averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (1998) and the record low is -1°C (2018). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Samara weather in July

In July, Samara averages a high of 28°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (1984) and the record low is 5°C (2014).

Samara weather in August

In August, Samara averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The August record high is 42°C (2010) and the record low is 2°C (1976). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Samara weather in September

In September, Samara averages a high of 20°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (2015) and the record low is -4°C (1995). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Samara weather in October

In October, Samara averages a high of 11°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. The October record high is 27°C (1991) and the record low is -18°C (1976).

Samara weather in November

In November, Samara averages a high of 2°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The November record high is 16°C (2013) and the record low is -29°C (1998).

Samara weather in December

In December, Samara averages a high of -4°C and a low of -12°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The December record high is 8°C (2012) and the record low is -40°C (1978).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Samara

August is the sunniest month in Samara, with sunshine about 58% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 16%. Over the year the sun shines about 37% of daylight hours. Samara is sunnier than 69% of Russia.

Humidity peaks in November at 85% and is lowest in May at 47%.

Samara has about 15 days a year above 32°C. Samara is hotter than 92% of Russia.

First and last freeze in Samara

The first fall freeze in Samara typically comes around October 1, and the last spring freeze around May 4. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 150 days.

Samara weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Samara station is 42°C, on August 2, 2010. The coldest is -41°C, on January 1, 1979.

The wettest day on record brought 72 mm of rain, on July 18, 1993.

59 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Samara

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -6°C and lows near -13°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 1°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 14°C.

Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 2°C.

Samara climate questions

How much rain does Samara get?

Samara gets 441 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 125 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Samara?

July is the wettest month in Samara, with 48 mm. March is the driest, with 30 mm.

How many rainy days does Samara have a year?

Samara has about 125 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Samara?

July is the warmest month in Samara, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Samara?

February is the coldest month in Samara, with an average low of -14°C.

What is the record high temperature in Samara?

The record high at the Samara station is 42°C, set on August 2, 2010. The record low is -41°C, on January 1, 1979.

What is the sunniest month in Samara?

August is the sunniest month in Samara, with sunshine about 58% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Samara?

The first fall freeze in Samara typically comes around October 1. The last spring freeze is around May 4.

What is the best time to visit Samara?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.