Climate of Arkhangelsk, Russia
Area-weighted average across Arkhangelsk. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Arkhangelsk, a subdivision of Russian Federation, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -16.7°C / 1.9°F in January to 10.6°C / 51.1°F in July, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in to 58 mm / 2.3 in depending on the season (476 mm / 18.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16.7°C1.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| February | -15.3°C4.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| March | -10.6°C12.9°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| April | -5.8°C21.6°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| May | 1.2°C34.2°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| June | 7.6°C45.7°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 10.6°C51.1°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 8.6°C47.5°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| September | 4.4°C39.9°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| October | -2.3°C27.9°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| November | -8.9°C16°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| December | -13.5°C7.7°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Arkhangelsk?
Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 10.6°C / 51.1°F, and the driest is February at 24 mm / 0.9 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Arkhangelsk?
Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -16.7°C / 1.9°F in January to 10.6°C / 51.1°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 476 mm / 18.7 in, with the wettest month being August (58 mm / 2.3 in) and the driest February (24 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Arkhangelsk?
The hottest month in Arkhangelsk is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 10.6°C / 51.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Arkhangelsk?
The coldest month in Arkhangelsk is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -16.7°C / 1.9°F.
When does it rain most in Arkhangelsk?
The wettest month in Arkhangelsk is August, averaging about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 24 mm / 0.9 in.