Kazan features a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and warm, often humid summers. The city experiences four distinct seasons, significant temperature swings, and moderate rainfall year-round. Winters are snowy and frosty, while summers bring abundant sunshine, making Kazan a dynamic destination for both winter and summer travellers.
The best times to travel section shows how the months compare for a visit, so you can find the time of year that fits what you want to do.
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Kazan’s climate is shaped by its inland location, resulting in pronounced continental characteristics. Winters (November–March) are long, cold, and snowy, with average January temperatures around –10°C and lows often below –15°C. Snow cover is typical from mid-November to March, and cold spells can push temperatures below –30°C. Days are short, skies are often overcast, and humidity is high, making the cold feel sharper. December and January see limited sunshine – just 1–2 hours per day – and moderate snowfall, with up to 45–50 mm of precipitation monthly, mostly as snow.
Summers (June–August) are warm and pleasant, with average highs of 22–25°C and occasional peaks above 30°C. July is the warmest month, bringing long days (up to 17 hours of daylight) and up to 9–10 hours of sunshine. Rainfall is moderate, with July and August being the wettest months (60–70 mm), often as brief thunderstorms. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional, with rapidly changing weather. Spring warms quickly, with highs rising from 9°C in April to 19°C in May, while autumn cools from 17°C in September to 7°C in October. Both seasons bring moderate rainfall and colourful scenery – blossoming flowers in spring and golden leaves in autumn. Annual precipitation averages 550–570 mm, and winds are generally light to moderate (10–20 km/h), but can be brisk during storms. Humidity is highest in winter (over 80%) and lowest in May (about 58%).
| Average climate data for Kazan, Russia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average maximum temperature (°C) | -7 | -7 | -0 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 8 | -1 | -6 | 25 |
| Average minimum temperature (°C) | -14 | -13 | -7 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -6 | -11 | -14 |
| Average precipitation (mm) | 41 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 41 | 63 | 66 | 59 | 51 | 53 | 46 | 43 | 561 |
| Average rainfall days (days) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 135 |
| Average snowfall days (days) | 26 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 123 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 83 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 58 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 84 | 85 | 74 |
| Average daily daylight hours (h) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 |
| Average daily sunshine hours (h) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Average UV index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
The best time to visit Kazan is from June to August, when temperatures are warmest (20–26°C), days are long and sunny, and the city is lively with festivals and outdoor activities. Spring (May) and early autumn (September) also offer pleasant weather, blooming or golden landscapes, and fewer crowds, making them ideal for sightseeing.
The least favourable time to visit is from November to March, when Kazan is coldest, daylight hours are shortest, and snow, frost, and fog are frequent. While winter brings festive charm and beautiful snowy scenes, outdoor exploration can be limited by harsh, unpredictable weather and very low temperatures.
Kazan has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters (average –10°C in January) and warm, often humid summers (average 22–25°C in July). Rain and snow fall year-round, with the most snow in winter and most rain in summer.
Summer temperatures in Kazan typically reach 22–25°C, with occasional peaks above 30°C in July. Nights are cool, and rainfall is moderate, often as brief thunderstorms. Days are long, with up to 17 hours of daylight.
Yes, snow is common in Kazan from November to March, with frequent snow cover and frosty nights. Snowfall is heaviest in December, January, and February, and the city is often blanketed in white during winter.
Rain falls year-round, but July and August are usually the wettest months, with up to 70 mm of rain and frequent thunderstorms. Spring and autumn also see moderate rainfall, while winter is drier but snowier.
Kazan enjoys about 1,900–2,000 hours of sunshine annually. July and August are the sunniest months, with up to 9–10 hours of sunshine per day, while December and January average just 1–2 hours daily.
Bring thermal, waterproof layers and insulated boots for winter. In spring and autumn, pack layers and a rain jacket. For summer, light, breathable clothes, sun protection, and an umbrella are essential for sudden showers.
Kazan is moderately humid year-round, with humidity highest in winter (over 80%) and lowest in late spring. Winds are generally light to moderate (10–20 km/h), but can be brisk during storms or cold snaps.
The warmest month, with the highest average maximum temperature, is July (25.5 °C). The month with the lowest average maximum temperature is January (-7.1 °C). Overall, the average maximum temperature over the whole year is 8.7 °C.
The month with the highest average minimum temperature is July (15.5 °C). The coldest month, with the lowest average minimum temperature, is January (-13.5 °C). Overall, the average minimum temperature over the whole year is 1 °C.
The wettest month, with the highest amount of precipitation, is July (66.2 mm). The driest month, with the least amount of precipitation, is April (30 mm). Over the whole year there are 561 mm of rainfall on average.
The month with the most days of rain is June (18 days). The month with the fewest days of rain is February (2.1 days). Over the whole year there are 135 days of rain on average.
The month with the most days of snowfall is January (25.9 days). The months with the fewest days of snowfall are July and August (0 days). Over the whole year there are 123.3 days of snowfall on average.
The month with the highest average relative humidity is December (84.5 %). The month with the lowest average relative humidity is May (57.5 %). The overall average relative humidity over the whole year is 74.2 %.
The month with the longest days, so the most daylight, is June (Average daylight: 17 h). The month with the shortest days, so the least daylight, is December (Average daylight: 7 h). Over the whole year there are 11.9 h of daylight per day on average.
The month with the most sunshine per day is June (Average sunshine: 9.2 h). The month with the least sunshine per day is November (Average sunshine: 1.1 h). Over the whole year there are 4.9 h of sunlight per day on average.
The months with the highest average UV index are June and July (UV index: 6). The months with the lowest average UV index are January and December (UV index: 0). Over the whole year the average UV index is 2.8.
