The climate of Krasnoyarsk
According to shopareview, Krasnoyarsk (Красноярск) is located in southern Russia on the Yenisei River, in the Asian part of the country. Krasnoyarsk is the capital of the krai (region) of the same name and is located on the Trans-Siberian Railway. One of the greatest meteorologists Russia has ever known, Michael Fotievich Mitkov measured here for more than 10 years in the 19th century. The observations he made during this time are still used in climate assessments in certain parts of Russia.
According to shoppingpicks, Krasnoyarsk has a continental climate, with a clear difference between summers and winters. The winters are long and icy cold with temperatures averaging around -20 degrees Celsius, the cold record of Krasnoyarsk is -49.8 degrees Celsius. Summers are pleasant, but generally very short, with temperatures hovering around 23 degrees Celsius, the heat record here being 41.6 degrees Celsius. This means that the minimum and maximum record are 90 degrees Celsius apart. Most rain falls in the summer months and annual average rainfall is about 450 mm. The average annual humidity is 68 percent.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | amount of precipitation per month | |
| January | -12℃ | -21℃ | 2 | 15 | |
| February | -11℃ | -21℃ | 3 | 13 | |
| March | -2℃ | -12℃ | 5 | 12 | |
| April | 7℃ | -4℃ | 7 | 12 | |
| May | 15℃ | 3℃ | 8 | 15 | |
| June | 22℃ | 9℃ | 9 | 14 | |
| July | 25℃ | 13℃ | 9 | 14 | |
| August | 21℃ | 10℃ | 7 | 15 | |
| September | 14℃ | 4℃ | 5 | 14 | |
| October | 5℃ | -3℃ | 3 | 16 | |
| November | -4℃ | -12℃ | 2 | 18 | |
| December | -10℃ | -19℃ | 1 | 17 |
The weather in Krasnoyarsk
Here you will find the weather forecast for Krasnoyarsk. View the current weather in Krasnoyarsk and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Krasnoyarsk. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Krasnoyarsk. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Krasnoyarsk? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
The weather in January
In January, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around -12 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is -21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 2 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in February
In February, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around -11 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is -21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in March
In March, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around -2 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is -12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in April
In April, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 7 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is -4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in May
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 15 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 3 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in August
In August, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 21 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 14 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around 5 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is -3 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around -4 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is -12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 2 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in December
In December, the average maximum temperature in Krasnoyarsk is around -10 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is -19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 1 hour per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
