Capital city, Russia
Moscow weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Moscow
Late May–Sep is warm and long-lit; winter runs below -10°C with snow, deep dark and cheaper hotels. Early May holidays and the June 12 weekend are busy.
Moscow weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-7°48 mm
- Feb-6°42 mm
- Mar0°42 mm
- Apr9°49 mm
- May18°86 mm
- Jun21°86 mm
- Jul24°93 mm
- Aug22°75 mm
- Sep16°64 mm
- Oct8°69 mm
- Nov0°58 mm
- Dec-5°52 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C19°F | -14°C7°F | 48 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| February | -6°C22°F | -13°C8°F | 42 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| March | 0°C32°F | -8°C18°F | 42 mm | 93% | Freezing |
| April | 9°C48°F | 0°C31°F | 49 mm | 84% | Cold |
| May | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 86 mm | 79% | Cool |
| June | 21°C69°F | 12°C53°F | 86 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C75°F | 15°C58°F | 93 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C72°F | 13°C55°F | 75 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| September | 16°C61°F | 7°C45°F | 64 mm | 83% | Cool |
| October | 8°C46°F | 1°C34°F | 69 mm | 89% | Cold |
| November | 0°C33°F | -4°C24°F | 58 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| December | -5°C23°F | -10°C13°F | 52 mm | 96% | Freezing |
Best months across Russia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Saint Petersburg | Jun–Aug | Jul (22°C) |
| Kazan | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Sochi | May–Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Kaliningrad | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Irkutsk | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Yekaterinburg | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Vladivostok | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Murmansk | Sep–Mar | Jul (17°C) |
| Novosibirsk | Jun–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Nizhny Novgorod | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Olkhon Island | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Aug (17°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Moscow?
May–Jun, Sep. Late May–Sep is warm and long-lit; winter runs below -10°C with snow, deep dark and cheaper hotels. Early May holidays and the June 12 weekend are busy.
When is the rainy season in Moscow?
Rain peaks in July with about 93 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Moscow?
July, with average highs of 24°C (75°F).
How cold does Moscow get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -14°C (7°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.