Polyarnyy, Russia experiences average highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Polyarnyy, Russia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Polyarnyy, Russia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
2.9/10
Best: July, August
UV Index
2
Low
Temperature 4°C / -1°C
Feels Like 0°C / -5°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 50 mm
Sunshine 6 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point -1°C
Snow Days 13 days
Frost Days 25 days
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 11 days
Coldest Month
-12°C
January
Avg High -7°C
Rain 10 days
Driest Month
9 days
February
Avg High -6°C
Avg Low -10°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
February (Gusts 38)
Sea Temperature
2°C – 13°C
Warmest water: August (
12.6°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, October, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 00:00
Daylight 24h
Sunset 24:00
Live conditions —
Polyarnyy on the map · live conditions
Polyarnyy, Russia
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Russia
- City
- Polyarnyy
- Population
- 17.3K
- Coordinates
- 69.20°, 33.44°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 4°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -6°C
Avg Low -11°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -7°C / -12°C . Feb: -6°C / -10°C . Mar: -3°C / -8°C . Apr: 2°C / -4°C . May: 8°C / 1°C . Jun: 13°C / 6°C . Jul: 18°C / 11°C . Aug: 16°C / 10°C . Sep: 11°C / 7°C . Oct: 4°C / 1°C . Nov: -2°C / -5°C . Dec: -5°C / -9°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 31 mm. Feb: 29 mm. Mar: 36 mm. Apr: 41 mm. May: 56 mm. Jun: 70 mm. Jul: 60 mm. Aug: 76 mm. Sep: 76 mm. Oct: 46 mm. Nov: 38 mm. Dec: 36 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 84%. Feb: 84%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 77%. May: 72%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 85%. Oct: 89%. Nov: 89%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 0h. Feb: 2h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 9h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 6h. Oct: 3h. Nov: 0h. Dec: 0h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 4°C . Feb: 3°C . Mar: 2°C . Apr: 2°C . May: 4°C . Jun: 8°C . Jul: 11°C . Aug: 13°C . Sep: 11°C . Oct: 9°C . Nov: 7°C . Dec: 5°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 3. May: UV 4. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 4. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 2. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 0. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 19 days. Feb: 16 days. Mar: 21 days. Apr: 18 days. May: 10 days. Jun: 1 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 9 days. Nov: 15 days. Dec: 18 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 17°C | Jul · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -11°C | Jan · -12°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 113 mm | Aug · 76 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 21 km/h | Feb · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June
Fair July best
Good August best
Good September
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C / -12°C | -13°C / -18°C | 10days (31 mm) Wet | 0.2h Poor | 84% Humid | 0 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -6°C / -10°C | -11°C / -16°C | 9days (29 mm) Wet | 1.9h Poor | 84% Humid | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | -3°C / -8°C | -7°C / -13°C | 11days (36 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| April | 2°C / -4°C | -2°C / -9°C | 12days (41 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 77% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 8°C / 1°C | 5°C / -3°C | 14days (56 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| June | 13°C / 6°C | 10°C / 3°C | 13days (70 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 11°C | 17°C / 9°C | 11days (60 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 16°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 13days (76 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 79% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September | 11°C / 7°C | 8°C / 4°C | 13days (76 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.7 Low | Fair | View Details |
| October | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -4°C | 13days (46 mm) Wet | 2.8h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | -2°C / -5°C | -6°C / -10°C | 11days (38 mm) Wet | 0.2h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -5°C / -9°C | -10°C / -15°C | 11days (36 mm) Wet | 0h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Polyarnyy are July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Polyarnyy, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Polyarnyy is July, with average daytime highs of 18°C (64°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Polyarnyy is January, with average overnight lows of -12°C (10°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Polyarnyy is August, averaging 76mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Polyarnyy runs through May, June, August, September, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Polyarnyy.
Polyarnyy receives approximately 71 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Polyarnyy.
The least favorable months to visit Polyarnyy are January, October, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Polyarnyy is 2, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Polyarnyy is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 7°C (45°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Polyarnyy receives snow. Months with snowfall average 13 snow days and 17 cm (7 in) of accumulation, with about 25 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Polyarnyy are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Polyarnyy averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 78%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Polyarnyy is -1°C (30°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Polyarnyy has a Subarctic climate, classified as Dfc under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Polyarnyy ranges from -5°C (23°F) to 0°C (32°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Polyarnyy. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For July in Polyarnyy, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 18°C (64°F) and 11 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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