Climate of Sakhalin, Russia
Area-weighted average across Sakhalin. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sakhalin, a subdivision of Russian Federation, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -16.4°C / 2.5°F in January to 14.5°C / 58.1°F in August, with rainfall from 37 mm / 1.5 in to 106 mm / 4.2 in depending on the season (785 mm / 30.9 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 | -16.4°C2.5°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| February | -14.7°C5.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -9.4°C15.1°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| April | -1.5°C29.3°F | 50 mm2″ | Snowy |
| May | 3.8°C38.8°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| June | 9.3°C48.7°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| July | 13.5°C56.3°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 14.5°C58.1°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| September | 10.8°C51.4°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| October | 3.9°C39°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| November | -5.6°C21.9°F | 66 mm2.6″ | Snowy |
| December | -12.8°C9°F | 56 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sakhalin?
Sakhalin, Russian Federation does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 14.5°C / 58.1°F, and the driest is February at 37 mm / 1.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Sakhalin?
Sakhalin, Russian Federation has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -16.4°C / 2.5°F in January to 14.5°C / 58.1°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 785 mm / 30.9 in, with the wettest month being September (106 mm / 4.2 in) and the driest February (37 mm / 1.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sakhalin?
The hottest month in Sakhalin is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 14.5°C / 58.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Sakhalin?
The coldest month in Sakhalin is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -16.4°C / 2.5°F.
When does it rain most in Sakhalin?
The wettest month in Sakhalin is September, averaging about 106 mm / 4.2 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 37 mm / 1.5 in.