Barnaul, Russia experiences average highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of -2°C (28°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records.
Barnaul, Russia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Barnaul, Russia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jul–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.1/10
Best: June, July, August
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 7°C / -2°C
Feels Like 4°C / -5°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 46 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 17 km/h
Dew Point -2°C
Snow Days 10 days
Frost Days 21 days
Hottest Month
25°C
July
Avg Low15°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
-19°C
January
Avg High-11°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
6days
February
Avg High-9°C
Avg Low-17°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
November (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, October, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:58
Daylight 17h
Sunset 21:56
Live conditions—
Barnaul on the map · live conditions
Barnaul, Russia
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Russia
- City
- Barnaul
- Population
- 632.4K
- Coordinates
- 53.36°, 83.73°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -10°C
Avg Low -18°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -11°C / -19°C . Feb: -9°C / -17°C . Mar: -1°C / -9°C . Apr: 11°C / -2°C . May: 18°C / 6°C . Jun: 24°C / 13°C . Jul: 25°C / 15°C . Aug: 23°C / 13°C . Sep: 17°C / 7°C . Oct: 7°C / -1°C . Nov: -4°C / -10°C . Dec: -10°C / -17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 28 mm. Feb: 20 mm. Mar: 29 mm. Apr: 35 mm. May: 47 mm. Jun: 62 mm. Jul: 72 mm. Aug: 69 mm. Sep: 45 mm. Oct: 50 mm. Nov: 53 mm. Dec: 40 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 79%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 66%. May: 54%. Jun: 61%. Jul: 67%. Aug: 68%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 81%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 14 days. Feb: 11 days. Mar: 11 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 7 days. Nov: 15 days. Dec: 17 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 26°C | Jul · 25°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · -16°C | Jan · -19°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 152 mm | Jul · 72 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 23 km/h | Nov · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C / -19°C | -17°C / -24°C | 9days (28 mm) Wet | 3.9h Poor | 79% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -9°C / -17°C | -14°C / -22°C | 6days (20 mm) Good | 5.7h Fair | 79% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | -1°C / -9°C | -5°C / -14°C | 7days (29 mm) Good | 7.9h Good | 79% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / -2°C | 7°C / -6°C | 8days (35 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 6°C | 15°C / 3°C | 8days (47 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 13°C | 24°C / 12°C | 10days (62 mm) Wet | 13.3h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 25°C / 15°C | 25°C / 15°C | 12days (72 mm) Wet | 13h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 17°C / 7°C | 14°C / 4°C | 10days (45 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 67% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 7°C / -1°C | 3°C / -5°C | 11days (50 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| November | -4°C / -10°C | -9°C / -15°C | 12days (53 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 78% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -10°C / -17°C | -15°C / -22°C | 10days (40 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 81% Humid | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Barnaul are June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Barnaul, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Barnaul is July, with average daytime highs of 25°C (77°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Barnaul is January, with average overnight lows of -19°C (-2°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Barnaul is July, averaging 72mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Barnaul runs through July, November, August, October, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Barnaul.
Barnaul receives approximately 98 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Barnaul.
The least favorable months to visit Barnaul are January, October, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Barnaul is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Barnaul is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Barnaul receives snow. Months with snowfall average 10 snow days and 15 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 21 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Barnaul are 17 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Barnaul averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 64%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Barnaul is -2°C (28°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Barnaul has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Barnaul ranges from -5°C (23°F) to 4°C (39°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Barnaul. It earns a climate score of 8.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Barnaul, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 24°C (76°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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