Weather in Perm

Find out the latest information about weather conditions in Perm. This section presents current data, forecasts, and useful charts for planning your time.

Perm welcomes guests with a distinct continental climate, which means significant temperature fluctuations throughout the year. A true Russian winter awaits you — frosty and snowy — along with a moderately warm but rather short summer. Spring and autumn here are dynamic transition periods when the weather can change quite rapidly, surprising you with both pleasant warm days and sudden cold snaps.

The winter months in Perm, from November to March, are characterized by steady sub-zero temperatures, averaging from -10°C to -12°C, and sometimes lower, with frequent snowfall. Summer, which lasts from June to August, offers more comfortable weather with average temperatures around 15-19°C, ideal for walks and exploring the city. Precipitation is distributed relatively evenly throughout the year, though it is not abundant; rather, one should expect frequent but not heavy rains in summer or snow in winter.

The annual temperature trend in Perm demonstrates significant fluctuations typical of a continental climate. The coldest month is traditionally January, when the average monthly temperature is -12.0°C, with the average minimum dropping to -14.4°C, and the maximum rarely rising above -9.6°C. Conversely, the warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of +19.0°C. During this period, daytime highs average +23.6°C, while nights remain comparatively warm with a figure around +14.4°C.

The winter period in Perm, lasting roughly from November to March, is distinguished by frosty weather. In November, the average temperature already drops to -4.2°C, while December and February bring further cooling with average values of -9.7°C and -10.5°C respectively. March, although considered a spring month, still remains cold with an average temperature of -4.7°C. The difference between average day and night temperatures in winter is usually 4-6°C, indicating consistently frosty weather without sharp diurnal changes.

The summer months – June, July, and August – bring moderate warmth to Perm. In June, the average temperature is +15.1°C (from +10.5°C at night to +19.7°C during the day). July, as mentioned, is the hottest, and in August, the temperature drops slightly to an average of +16.6°C (from +12.3°C to +20.8°C). Diurnal temperature fluctuations in summer are more pronounced than in winter, reaching 8-9°C, which means warm days and noticeably cooler evenings and nights. The transition seasons – spring (April, May) and autumn (September, October) – are characterized by rapid changes in temperature regimes: from an average of +3.4°C in April to +10.9°C in May, and from +10.6°C in September to +3.8°C in October.

Precipitation in Perm is distributed quite evenly throughout the year, however, its total amount should be characterized as small. There is no distinct rainy season or prolonged dry period in terms of moisture volume. The greatest amount of precipitation, though only slightly exceeding monthly averages, falls in the summer months (up to 3 mm), while both winter and summer periods stand out for the number of days with precipitation, indicating their frequency rather than intensity.

In winter, which lasts in Perm roughly from November to March, precipitation mainly falls as snow. January is the month with the highest number of days with precipitation – on average 15 days, while the total amount is about 2 mm, indicating frequent but usually light snowfall. A similar picture is observed in November (2 mm, 14 days) and December (2 mm, 13 days). February and March are the "driest" months by volume of fallen precipitation (only 1 mm), although even in these months there are 11 days with precipitation, predominantly snow.

The summer months, June and July, are the "wettest" in terms of precipitation amount – 3 mm in each, distributed over approximately 14 days. At this time, precipitation falls as rain, which can be frequent but usually not too intense. The transition seasons show a mixed picture: April, with 9 days of precipitation (2 mm), is the month with the lowest frequency. In October, the number of days with precipitation increases again to 14 (at 2 mm), and as the temperature drops, rain gradually gives way to wet snow, and then snow, heralding the arrival of winter.

When planning a trip to Perm, it is important to choose your wardrobe correctly, considering the distinct change of seasons and the continental climate. In winter (from November to March), expect real Russian frosts: average temperatures fluctuate from -4°C to -12°C, and sometimes drop even lower. You will need very warm clothes: a down jacket or fur coat, thermal underwear, insulated trousers, a hat, a scarf, mittens or gloves, as well as warm waterproof shoes. It snows often, though usually not very heavily, so water resistance in clothing and footwear will be useful.

Summer in Perm (from June to August) is moderately warm, with average temperatures around +15°C to +19°C; during the day the air can warm up to +20-23°C. For this time of year, light clothes are suitable: t-shirts, shorts, dresses, but be sure to bring a cardigan, sweater, or light jacket for evening walks, as evenings can be cool. Given that summer months are also characterized by frequent, albeit light rains (11-14 days with precipitation), a light umbrella or raincoat will not go amiss. Do not forget comfortable shoes for long walks around the city and sunscreen for clear days.

Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) in Perm are transition periods with quite changeable weather. The temperature can fluctuate significantly: from around +3°C in April and October to +11°C in May and September. At this time, the layering principle works best: a waterproof and windproof jacket, a sweater or fleece jacket, long-sleeved shirts, and t-shirts that can be combined depending on the weather. In April and October, a mid-season hat and gloves may be needed. And, of course, comfortable closed shoes and an umbrella will be useful for any trip to Perm.