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Saint Petersburg weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Saint Petersburg
June–August has white nights and warm days; May and September are quieter. Winters are dark, wet and around -5°C. Late June is busiest and priciest.
Saint Petersburg weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-6°49 mm
- Feb-5°41 mm
- Mar0°43 mm
- Apr8°52 mm
- May15°69 mm
- Jun19°90 mm
- Jul22°98 mm
- Aug20°98 mm
- Sep15°63 mm
- Oct7°73 mm
- Nov1°66 mm
- Dec-4°58 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C20°F | -11°C11°F | 49 mm | 98% | Freezing |
| February | -5°C22°F | -11°C12°F | 41 mm | 98% | Freezing |
| March | 0°C32°F | -6°C20°F | 43 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| April | 8°C46°F | 0°C32°F | 52 mm | 84% | Cold |
| May | 15°C60°F | 6°C44°F | 69 mm | 78% | Cool |
| June | 19°C66°F | 11°C52°F | 90 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| July | 22°C72°F | 15°C58°F | 98 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| August | 20°C69°F | 13°C55°F | 98 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| September | 15°C59°F | 8°C47°F | 63 mm | 86% | Cool |
| October | 7°C44°F | 2°C36°F | 73 mm | 92% | Cold |
| November | 1°C33°F | -3°C27°F | 66 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| December | -4°C26°F | -8°C18°F | 58 mm | 98% | 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 Saint Petersburg?
Jun–Aug. June–August has white nights and warm days; May and September are quieter. Winters are dark, wet and around -5°C. Late June is busiest and priciest.
When is the rainy season in Saint Petersburg?
Rain peaks in July with about 98 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Saint Petersburg?
July, with average highs of 22°C (72°F).
How cold does Saint Petersburg get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -11°C (11°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.