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Usual weather in Russian Far East

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Russian Far East? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Russian Far East

Russian Far East is part of Russia. The climate of Russia is very varied. It ranges from steppes in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia, and the climate is subarctic in Siberia and there is tundra climate in the polar north. Winters are cool along Black Sea coast, but frigid in Siberia - and something between these two in the more central parts of Russia. Summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alexandrovsk Sakhalinsky, Amur Oblast, Anadyr, Artyom, Belogorsk, Bennett Island, Big Diomede, Bilibino, Birobidzhan, Blagoveshchensk, Chukotka, Dzhugdzhursky Nature Reserve, Esso, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Kadykchan, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Khasan, Khekhtsirsky Nature Reserve, Kholmsk, Komsomolsk on Amur, Korsakov, Kuldur, Kunashir, Kuril Islands, Kyubyume, Lena Pillars Nature Park, Magadan, Magadan Oblast, Nakhodka, Nalychevo Nature Park, Neryungri, New Siberian Islands, Nikolaevsk on Amur, Nogliki, Obluchye, Okha, Okhotsk, Ola, Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky, Pevek, Pole of Cold, Primorsky Krai, Provideniya, Sakhalin, Sakhalin Oblast, Sikachi Alyan, Sikhote Alin, Skovorodino, Sovetskaya Gavan, Susuman, Terney, Tynda, Ussuriysk, Ust Nera, Vanino, Vladivostok, Wrangel Island, Yagodnoye, Yakutia, Yakutsk, Yelizovo, Yuzhno Kurilsk, Yuzhno Sakhalinsk.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Vladivostok and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 22.8 ℃ (73.04 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is -8.7 ℃ (16.34 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -15.8 ℃ (3.56 ℉). The most rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 11.2. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 3.

When travelling around Russian Far East, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Russia is Gora El'brus (5642 m) and the lowest point is Caspian Sea (-28 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Russian Far East. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in January is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in January is -8.7 ℃ (16.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -15.8 ℃ (3.56 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -7 ℃ (19.4 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -7.15 ℃ (19.13 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 3. The average rainfall is 15 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:21 and at the end of the month 9:51.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in February is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in February is -5.6 ℃ (21.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -13.6 ℃ (7.52 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -7.15 ℃ (19.13 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.85 ℃ (28.67 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 3. The average rainfall is 19 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:30 and at the end of the month 11:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in March is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in March is 1.9 ℃ (35.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -5.4 ℃ (22.28 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.85 ℃ (28.67 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.65 ℃ (42.17 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 4. The average rainfall is 25.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 12:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in April is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in April is 9.4 ℃ (48.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.5 ℃ (34.7 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.65 ℃ (42.17 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 7. The average rainfall is 52.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:24 and at the end of the month 14:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in May is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in May is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6.5 ℃ (43.7 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.95 ℃ (60.71 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 7.8. The average rainfall is 59.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:39 and at the end of the month 15:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in June is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in June is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.95 ℃ (60.71 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 11.2. The average rainfall is 101.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:21 and at the end of the month 15:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in July is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in July is 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.95 ℃ (71.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 10.7. The average rainfall is 123.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:05 and at the end of the month 14:38.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in August is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in August is 22.8 ℃ (73.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.95 ℃ (71.51 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.3 ℃ (70.34 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 9.9. The average rainfall is 153.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:38 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:02 and at the end of the month 13:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in September is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in September is 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.3 ℃ (70.34 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.15 ℃ (61.07 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 7. The average rainfall is 123.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:40 and at the end of the month 11:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in October is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in October is 12.5 ℃ (54.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.4 ℃ (41.72 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.15 ℃ (61.07 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.75 ℃ (45.95 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 6.1. The average rainfall is 64.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:12 and at the end of the month 10:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in November is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in November is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.9 ℃ (24.98 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.75 ℃ (45.95 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.15 ℃ (29.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 4. The average rainfall is 37.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:52 and at the end of the month 9:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Russian Far East in December is this: The average highest temperature in Russian Far East in December is -5.3 ℃ (22.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -12.5 ℃ (9.5 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.15 ℃ (29.93 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -7 ℃ (19.4 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 3. The average rainfall is 18.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:03 and at the end of the month 8:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Russian Far East in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Vladivostoktemperature: -9.3 ℃ (15.26 ℉)highest temperature: -5.3 ℃ (22.46 ℉)lowest temperature: -12.5 ℃ (9.5 ℉)rainfall: 18.2mmrainy days: 3
Magadantemperature: -14.7 ℃ (5.54 ℉)highest temperature: -12.6 ℃ (9.32 ℉)lowest temperature: -17.6 ℃ (0.32 ℉)rainfall: 27.3mmrainy days: 5




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.