Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Yelets get?

Yelets gets 487 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 123 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 57% of Russia.

July is the wettest month, with 59 mm. March is the driest, with 31 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 15.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 24 days, to March 18, 2024.

Yelets weather by month

Yelets weather in January

In January, Yelets averages a high of -4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. The January record high is 7°C (2023) and the record low is -37°C (1987).

Yelets weather in February

In February, Yelets averages a high of -4°C and a low of -9°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The February record high is 11°C (1981) and the record low is -34°C (2006).

Yelets weather in March

In March, Yelets averages a high of 3°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The March record high is 20°C (2020) and the record low is -26°C (1985).

Yelets weather in April

In April, Yelets 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 31% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (1975) and the record low is -9°C (2004).

Yelets weather in May

In May, Yelets averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The May record high is 36°C (2007) and the record low is -4°C (1999). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yelets weather in June

In June, Yelets averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The June record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is 0°C (1978). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yelets weather in July

In July, Yelets averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 4°C (1989).

Yelets weather in August

In August, Yelets averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The August record high is 41°C (2010) and the record low is -1°C (1981). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yelets weather in September

In September, Yelets averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The September record high is 35°C (2020) and the record low is -6°C (1996). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yelets weather in October

In October, Yelets averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The October record high is 27°C (1974) and the record low is -12°C (1979).

Yelets weather in November

In November, Yelets averages a high of 2°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The November record high is 18°C (2023) and the record low is -24°C (1998).

Yelets weather in December

In December, Yelets averages a high of -3°C and a low of -7°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The December record high is 12°C (1988) and the record low is -35°C (1978).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yelets

July is the sunniest month in Yelets, with sunshine about 56% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 10%. Over the year the sun shines about 33% of daylight hours. Yelets is sunnier than 54% of Russia.

Humidity peaks in December at 87% and is lowest in May at 57%.

Yelets has about 6 days a year above 32°C. Yelets is hotter than 79% of Russia.

First and last freeze in Yelets

The first fall freeze in Yelets typically comes around October 3, and the last spring freeze around April 27. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 159 days.

Yelets weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Yelets station is 41°C, on August 2, 2010. The coldest is -37°C, on January 9, 1987.

The wettest day on record brought 89 mm of rain, on July 20, 2025.

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

The best time to visit Yelets

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -9°C.

Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 2°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 13°C.

Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 3°C.

Yelets climate questions

How much rain does Yelets get?

Yelets gets 487 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 123 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Yelets?

July is the wettest month in Yelets, with 59 mm. March is the driest, with 31 mm.

How many rainy days does Yelets have a year?

Yelets has about 123 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Yelets?

July is the warmest month in Yelets, with an average high of 27°C.

What is the coldest month in Yelets?

January is the coldest month in Yelets, with an average low of -9°C.

What is the record high temperature in Yelets?

The record high at the Yelets station is 41°C, set on August 2, 2010. The record low is -37°C, on January 9, 1987.

What is the sunniest month in Yelets?

July is the sunniest month in Yelets, with sunshine about 56% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Yelets?

The first fall freeze in Yelets typically comes around October 3. The last spring freeze is around April 27.

What is the best time to visit Yelets?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August to September, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.