SeasonMapNizhny Novgorod weather in August
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August in Nizhny Novgorod: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Nizhny Novgorod · #45 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nizhny Novgorod climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nizhny Novgorod in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Nizhny Novgorod's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherNizhny Novgorod's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Nizhny Novgorod in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Volga cruise season
1 May – 5 Oct · usuallySummer season opensThe Moscow-to-Astrakhan cruise boats call here for a day each once the ice has gone, and the local river trams and hydrofoils run on the same window. Out of season the river terminal is shut and the embankment is a walk, not a departure.
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Nizhny Novgorod in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Nizhny Novgorod?
- August in Nizhny Novgorod: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Nizhny Novgorod on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Nizhny Novgorod in August?
- In August, Nizhny Novgorod averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 13.3°C, with about 57.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nizhny Novgorod in August?
- Nizhny Novgorod has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.