Kamchatka weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kamchatka, Russia. Like most weather services, we show Kamchatka at one spot: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, its largest city. At 9:45 AM local time it was cloudy and -1°C (30°F). Light rain for 20 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 5.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 94%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 20 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 5.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky weather
Is it raining in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky right now?
No. It’s cloudy and -1° right now. Light rain for 20 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 5.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of -1–3° and lows of -8–0°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky lately?
In the past 7 days, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky had 2 rainy days and 8.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Kamchatka weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kamchatka?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kamchatka is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -5°C (22°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Kamchatka?
November is the wettest month, with about 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kamchatka?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -5°C (22°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F).
Does Kamchatka have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 143 mm (5.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Kamchatka?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (58°F) and coolest in February at about -1°C (29°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kamchatka
Weather can differ a lot within Kamchatka: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | Jun–Aug | None | -5–17°C | 1,185 mm |
| Yelizovo | Jun–Aug | None | -8–17°C | 1,192 mm |
| Vilyuchinsk | Jun–Aug | None | -8–17°C | 1,192 mm |