Climate in Arkhangelsk, Russia

Arkhangelsk, Russia has a subarctic climate. The annual average temperature is about -2.9°C and the city receives roughly 697 mm of precipitation across 77 rainy days a year, with around 1889 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 15.1°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -20.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Arkhangelsk is classified as Subarctic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Arkhangelsk receives about 697 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 77 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Arkhangelsk sees an estimated 1889 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Arkhangelsk are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Arkhangelsk has a climate comfort score of 45/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.