Climate of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, Russia
Point-value climate at Petrozavodsk (Karelia, Russian Federation). Population approximately 265,025.
Located in Karelia, Russian Federation, Petrozavodsk has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 265,025. Monthly average temperatures range from -10.1°C / 13.8°F in January to 16.3°C / 61.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 25 mm / 1 in (February) to 80 mm / 3.1 in (August) — about 602 mm / 23.7 in across the year. Petrozavodsk is the capital of Karelia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Petrozavodsk's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.1°C13.8°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| February | -9.2°C15.4°F | 25 mm1″ | Snowy |
| March | -3.7°C25.3°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| April | 1.7°C35.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| May | 8.4°C47.1°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| June | 13.8°C56.8°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| July | 16.3°C61.3°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 14.1°C57.4°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 8.8°C47.8°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| October | 3.1°C37.6°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | -3°C26.6°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -7.2°C19°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Petrozavodsk?
Petrozavodsk does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Petrozavodsk's warmest month is July at an average of 16.3°C / 61.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Petrozavodsk?
Petrozavodsk, in Karelia, Russian Federation, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -10.1°C / 13.8°F in January to 16.3°C / 61.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 602 mm / 23.7 in, with the wettest month being August (80 mm / 3.1 in) and the driest February (25 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Petrozavodsk in July?
The average temperature in Petrozavodsk in July is 16.3°C / 61.3°F, with rainfall of about 71 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Petrozavodsk?
The driest month in Petrozavodsk is February, with about 25 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -9.2°C / 15.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Petrozavodsk?
The wettest month in Petrozavodsk is August, with approximately 80 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall.