City in Kamchatka Krai, Russia
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Jul–Sep is hiking and bear season, with Aug–Sep salmon runs. Feb–Mar is snow and sun for skiing. Winters are long, May–Jun unreliable.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-6°102 mm
- Feb-5°85 mm
- Mar-2°115 mm
- Apr0°82 mm
- May6°60 mm
- Jun13°68 mm
- Jul17°74 mm
- Aug17°105 mm
- Sep13°104 mm
- Oct7°121 mm
- Nov0°143 mm
- Dec-5°126 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C22°F | -11°C12°F | 102 mm | 93% | Freezing |
| February | -5°C22°F | -12°C11°F | 85 mm | 91% | Freezing |
| March | -2°C28°F | -9°C16°F | 115 mm | 90% | Freezing |
| April | 0°C33°F | -5°C23°F | 82 mm | 89% | Freezing |
| May | 6°C43°F | 0°C32°F | 60 mm | 87% | Cold |
| June | 13°C55°F | 6°C42°F | 68 mm | 84% | Cool |
| July | 17°C62°F | 10°C50°F | 74 mm | 85% | Cool |
| August | 17°C62°F | 10°C51°F | 105 mm | 85% | Cool |
| September | 13°C56°F | 7°C44°F | 104 mm | 82% | Cool |
| October | 7°C44°F | 1°C35°F | 121 mm | 84% | Cold |
| November | 0°C32°F | -4°C24°F | 143 mm | 90% | Freezing |
| December | -5°C24°F | -10°C14°F | 126 mm | 93% | 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep. Jul–Sep is hiking and bear season, with Aug–Sep salmon runs. Feb–Mar is snow and sun for skiing. Winters are long, May–Jun unreliable.
When is the rainy season in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Rain peaks in November with about 143 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
August, with average highs of 17°C (62°F).
How cold does Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -12°C (11°F).
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