Climate of Volgograd, Russia
Area-weighted average across Volgograd. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Volgograd, a subdivision of Russian Federation, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -8°C / 17.6°F in January to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in July, with rainfall from 23 mm / 0.9 in to 46 mm / 1.8 in depending on the season (407 mm / 16 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 | -8°C17.6°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| February | -8°C17.6°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| March | -2.1°C28.2°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| April | 9.1°C48.4°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| May | 15.8°C60.4°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.4°C68.7°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22.4°C72.3°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 20.9°C69.6°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 14.8°C58.6°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 6.8°C44.2°F | 28 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | -0.4°C31.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.2°C22.6°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Volgograd?
The best months to visit Volgograd, Russian Federation for sunny, dry weather are May, June, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 22.4°C / 72.3°F, and the driest is March with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Volgograd?
Volgograd, Russian Federation has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -8°C / 17.6°F in January to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 407 mm / 16 in, with the wettest month being June (46 mm / 1.8 in) and the driest March (23 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 Volgograd?
The hottest month in Volgograd is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.4°C / 72.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Volgograd?
The coldest month in Volgograd is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -8°C / 17.6°F.
When does it rain most in Volgograd?
The wettest month in Volgograd is June, averaging about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 23 mm / 0.9 in.