Yoshkar-Ola, Mariy-El Republic Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Yoshkar-Ola get?

Yoshkar-Ola gets 570 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 170 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 79% of Russia.

July is the wettest month, with 74 mm. February is the driest, with 29 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 21.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 19 days, to August 30, 2022.

Yoshkar-Ola weather by month

Yoshkar-Ola weather in January

In January, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of -7°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. The sun is out about 7% of daylight hours. The January record high is 4°C (2007) and the record low is -43°C (1979).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in February

In February, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of -6°C and a low of -14°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The February record high is 7°C (2015) and the record low is -40°C (1977).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in March

In March, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 1°C and a low of -8°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The March record high is 16°C (2020) and the record low is -32°C (1983).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in April

In April, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 11°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The April record high is 27°C (1986) and the record low is -19°C (2002).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in May

In May, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The May record high is 33°C (2007) and the record low is -6°C (1999). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yoshkar-Ola weather in June

In June, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2010) and the record low is -1°C (1981). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yoshkar-Ola weather in July

In July, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (1971) and the record low is 2°C (2009).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in August

In August, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2010) and the record low is 0°C (1996). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yoshkar-Ola weather in September

In September, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The September record high is 32°C (1995) and the record low is -7°C (1996).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in October

In October, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The October record high is 24°C (1991) and the record low is -17°C (1979).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in November

In November, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of -1°C and a low of -6°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. The November record high is 12°C (2013) and the record low is -31°C (1984).

Yoshkar-Ola weather in December

In December, Yoshkar-Ola averages a high of -6°C and a low of -11°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The December record high is 7°C (2008) and the record low is -47°C (1978).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yoshkar-Ola

June is the sunniest month in Yoshkar-Ola, with sunshine about 54% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 7%. Over the year the sun shines about 32% of daylight hours. Yoshkar-Ola is cloudier than 54% of Russia.

Humidity peaks in November at 86% and is lowest in May at 58%.

Yoshkar-Ola has about 5 days a year above 32°C. Yoshkar-Ola is hotter than 71% of Russia.

First and last freeze in Yoshkar-Ola

The first fall freeze in Yoshkar-Ola typically comes around September 25, and the last spring freeze around May 15. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 133 days.

Yoshkar-Ola weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Yoshkar-Ola station is 39°C, on August 1, 2010. The coldest is -47°C, on December 31, 1978.

The wettest day on record brought 66 mm of rain, on June 21, 2000.

45 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 Yoshkar-Ola

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to June and August, when daytime highs sit near 22°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 10°C and lows near 0°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C.

Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 1°C.

Yoshkar-Ola climate questions

How much rain does Yoshkar-Ola get?

Yoshkar-Ola gets 570 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 170 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Yoshkar-Ola?

July is the wettest month in Yoshkar-Ola, with 74 mm. February is the driest, with 29 mm.

How many rainy days does Yoshkar-Ola have a year?

Yoshkar-Ola has about 170 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 21.

What is the hottest month in Yoshkar-Ola?

July is the warmest month in Yoshkar-Ola, with an average high of 26°C.

What is the coldest month in Yoshkar-Ola?

January is the coldest month in Yoshkar-Ola, with an average low of -14°C.

What is the record high temperature in Yoshkar-Ola?

The record high at the Yoshkar-Ola station is 39°C, set on August 1, 2010. The record low is -47°C, on December 31, 1978.

What is the sunniest month in Yoshkar-Ola?

June is the sunniest month in Yoshkar-Ola, with sunshine about 54% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Yoshkar-Ola?

The first fall freeze in Yoshkar-Ola typically comes around September 25. The last spring freeze is around May 15.

What is the best time to visit Yoshkar-Ola?

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