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Novosibirsk, Russia · Temperate

Novosibirsk in August: go or not?

Good time. Novosibirsk in August gets 7.8/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 55.02°N · 82.93°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Novosibirsk · August
7.8
13–22°
Temperature
35%
Rain
8h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
The month in detail

What to expect in August

Summer in Novosibirsk brings pleasant temperatures (22.0°C) and long sunny days (7.9h of sunshine). Expect rain on 35.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.

August ranks 3 out of 12 months in Novosibirsk. Compared to July: −2°C daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days, −1.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in August

Feels like
comfortable
12°
Daylight
14.7h of daylight
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Is August the right month?

The best month in Novosibirsk is June (8.2/10), 0.4 pt higher than August.

See June →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Novosibirsk, 3rd city of Russia and capital of Siberia : 1.6 million inhabitants 3300 km east of Moscow on the Ob river, on the Trans-Siberian line.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Russia

🗣️LanguageRussian
💶CurrencyRouble russe (₽)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety At risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living Cheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -12°C
🌧️Rainiest month July · 42%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
Indoor sights Year-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is Novosibirsk ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Russia
Temperate climate with a 8.2 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
55.02°N · 82.93°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Novosibirsk?
June is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 10.1h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Novosibirsk get in June?
Novosibirsk averages 10.1 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Novosibirsk?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Novosibirsk in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Novosibirsk good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Novosibirsk scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Novosibirsk?
November is the most difficult month to visit Novosibirsk, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.