Best Time to Visit Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo, Russia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Novokuznetsk.
Novokuznetsk does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 20°C / 68°F) and driest (February, 25 mm / 1 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 -13.9°C / 7°F in January to 20°C / 68°F in July, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in (February) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Novokuznetsk'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 20°C68°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 17.3°C63.1°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 16.9°C62.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
No month at Novokuznetsk matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Novokuznetsk?
Novokuznetsk doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~25 mm / 1 in) and July (warmest, 20°C / 68°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 Novokuznetsk?
The rainy season at Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo runs through May–August and October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 57 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is August (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Novokuznetsk?
The driest month in Novokuznetsk is February, averaging about 25 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -12.4°C / 9.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Novokuznetsk?
The least comfortable months for travel to Novokuznetsk — 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 83 mm / 3.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages -13.9°C / 7°F.
Is Novokuznetsk climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Novokuznetsk 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 Novokuznetsk specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.