When is the best time to go to Vorkuta

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Vorkuta, Russia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Vorkuta weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Vorkuta are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Vorkuta January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-18°C 22mm 0.4hrs 6.8hrs

The weather in January in Vorkuta is characteristically very cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Vorkuta and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -20°C (-4°F), whilst at night -29°C (-20°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Vorkuta February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-17°C 18mm 2.2hrs 9.9hrs

February in Vorkuta is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Vorkuta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -19°C (-2°F), whilst at night -28°C (-18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Vorkuta March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-10°C 20mm 5.1hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in March in Vorkuta is characteristically very cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Vorkuta and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (12°F), whilst at night -22°C (-7°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Vorkuta April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 24mm 8.2hrs 18hrs

Vorkuta's weather in April is typically very cold and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vorkuta.

April is in the spring in Vorkuta and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Vorkuta May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 32mm 3.9hrs 10.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Vorkuta and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vorkuta.

May is in the spring in Vorkuta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Vorkuta June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 48mm 0hrs 6.8hrs

The weather in June in Vorkuta is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Vorkuta, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Vorkuta and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Vorkuta July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 59mm 0hrs 9.9hrs

July in Vorkuta is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Vorkuta, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Vorkuta and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Vorkuta August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 59mm 3hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in August in Vorkuta is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Vorkuta.

August is in the summer in Vorkuta and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Vorkuta weather in August »

September

Vorkuta September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 54mm 3.6hrs 18hrs

Vorkuta's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Vorkuta and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Vorkuta October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 40mm 2.2hrs 10.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Vorkuta and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Vorkuta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Vorkuta November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-10°C 30mm 0.9hrs 6.8hrs

Very cold and dry weather often prevails in Vorkuta during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Vorkuta and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (11°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Vorkuta December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-14°C 25mm 0.1hrs 9.9hrs

December in Vorkuta is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Vorkuta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Vorkuta and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -16°C (3°F), whilst at night -25°C (-13°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Vorkuta with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Vorkuta weather stats

Vorkuta weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.1°C 62.8°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: April 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -20.1°C -4.2°F
Wettest month: August 59mm 2.3ins
Warmest sea: August 5.4°C 41.7°F
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