Climate of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin, Russia
Point-value climate at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Sakhalin, Russian Federation). Population approximately 176,484.
Located in Sakhalin, Russian Federation, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 176,484. Monthly average temperatures range from -12.5°C / 9.5°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in August, with rainfall varying from 37 mm / 1.5 in (February) to 112 mm / 4.4 in (September) — about 836 mm / 32.9 in across the year. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is the capital of Sakhalin. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.5°C9.5°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -11.5°C11.3°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -6.1°C21°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| April | 1.5°C34.7°F | 58 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| May | 7°C44.6°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 11.7°C53.1°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 15.7°C60.3°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| August | 17.2°C63°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| September | 13.1°C55.6°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 6.5°C43.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | -2.1°C28.2°F | 76 mm3″ | Snowy |
| December | -8.6°C16.5°F | 61 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk's warmest month is August at an average of 17.2°C / 63°F, and its driest month is February with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in Sakhalin, Russian Federation, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -12.5°C / 9.5°F in January to 17.2°C / 63°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 836 mm / 32.9 in, with the wettest month being September (112 mm / 4.4 in) and the driest February (37 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in August?
The average temperature in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in August is 17.2°C / 63°F, with rainfall of about 102 mm / 4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
The driest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is February, with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -11.5°C / 11.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?
The wettest month in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is September, with approximately 112 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall.