Climate of Chelyabinsk, Russia
Area-weighted average across Chelyabinsk. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chelyabinsk, a subdivision of Russian Federation, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -14.6°C / 5.7°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in to 79 mm / 3.1 in depending on the season (449 mm / 17.7 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 | -14.6°C5.7°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -13.5°C7.7°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | -6.8°C19.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| April | 4.3°C39.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| May | 11.7°C53.1°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| June | 17°C62.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 18.4°C65.1°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 15.8°C60.4°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 10.4°C50.7°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| October | 2.7°C36.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | -6.7°C19.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| December | -12°C10.4°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chelyabinsk?
Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 18.4°C / 65.1°F, and the driest is March at 17 mm / 0.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Chelyabinsk?
Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -14.6°C / 5.7°F in January to 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 449 mm / 17.7 in, with the wettest month being July (79 mm / 3.1 in) and the driest March (17 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chelyabinsk?
The hottest month in Chelyabinsk is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.4°C / 65.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Chelyabinsk?
The coldest month in Chelyabinsk is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -14.6°C / 5.7°F.
When does it rain most in Chelyabinsk?
The wettest month in Chelyabinsk is July, averaging about 79 mm / 3.1 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 17 mm / 0.7 in.