Best Time to Visit Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Krasnoyarsk.
Krasnoyarsk does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 19°C / 66.2°F) and driest (February, 13 mm / 0.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–August and October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -15.6°C / 3.9°F in January to 19°C / 66.2°F in July, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in (February) to 75 mm / 3 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Krasnoyarsk's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 16.3°C61.3°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 19°C66.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 15.9°C60.6°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
No month at Krasnoyarsk matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Krasnoyarsk?
Krasnoyarsk doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~13 mm / 0.5 in) and July (warmest, 19°C / 66.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Russian Federation's national average.
When is the rainy season in Krasnoyarsk?
The rainy season at Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai runs through May–August and October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 42 mm / 1.7 in. The wettest single month is July (75 mm / 3 in).
What is the driest month in Krasnoyarsk?
The driest month in Krasnoyarsk is February, averaging about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -14.3°C / 6.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Krasnoyarsk?
The least comfortable months for travel to Krasnoyarsk — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 75 mm / 3 in in July, and the coldest month averages -15.6°C / 3.9°F.
Is Krasnoyarsk climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Krasnoyarsk figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Russian Federation figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Krasnoyarsk specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.