Climate

Climate in Saratov, Russia

Saratov, Russia has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 7.2°C, with around 1891 hours of sunshine; the national rainfall baseline is roughly 697 mm across 77 rainy days a year. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 23.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -8.8°C). These are deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast or measured station data. Temperature and sunshine follow the city's latitude; rainfall and the climate zone come from a country-level baseline that every city in the country shares (refined by region in the United States, Canada and Australia), so they do not show local differences. Check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
65/100

Climate overview

Saratov, Russia has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 7.2°C, with around 1891 hours of sunshine; the national rainfall baseline is roughly 697 mm across 77 rainy days a year. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 23.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -8.8°C). These are deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast or measured station data. Temperature and sunshine follow the city's latitude; rainfall and the climate zone come from a country-level baseline that every city in the country shares (refined by region in the United States, Canada and Australia), so they do not show local differences. Check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

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

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and a country-level precipitation baseline.

Climate zone

Saratov is classified as Humid Continental. The classification combines the city’s own temperature range, which follows its latitude, with a rainfall pattern taken at country level for Russia — so cities in the same country usually share a zone.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average7.2°C
  • Warmest monthJul (23.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-8.8°C)
  • Comfort score65/100

Rainfall overview

A country-level precipitation baseline and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

The rainfall baseline for Russia is about 697 mm a year over roughly 77 rainy days, with the wettest month Jun and the driest Jan. This figure is not specific to Saratov: every city in Russia carries the same baseline, so it will not show the difference between, say, a dry inland city and a wet coastal one. Use an official meteorological service for local rainfall.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Saratov sees an estimated 1891 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates. Temperature and sunshine follow the city’s latitude; the rainfall and rainy-day columns distribute the country-level baseline.

Monthly climate table

Saratov monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan2.2°C-8.8°C36 mm4126 h
Feb3.6°C-7.4°C36 mm4134 h
Mar7.5°C-3.5°C45 mm5148 h
Apr12.7°C1.7°C57 mm6167 h
May17.9°C6.9°C75 mm8170 h
Jun21.8°C10.8°C88 mm10161 h
Jul23.2°C12.2°C84 mm9180 h
Aug21.8°C10.8°C78 mm9174 h
Sep17.9°C6.9°C60 mm7182 h
Oct12.7°C1.7°C51 mm6167 h
Nov7.5°C-3.5°C48 mm5148 h
Dec3.6°C-7.4°C39 mm4134 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

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

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    3°C / -8°C

    111 mm rain

  • Spring

    13°C / 2°C

    177 mm rain

  • Summer

    22°C / 11°C

    250 mm rain

  • Autumn

    13°C / 2°C

    159 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Saratov has a climate comfort score of 65/100, a comfortable 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.

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