Weather & climate · Moscow

Best Time to Visit Russia

July to August

The best time to visit Russia is July to August, when daytime highs in Moscow are around 22–24°C. June is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (24°C by day), January the coldest (-14°C at night), and July the wettest with about 93 mm of rain.

24°C

Warmest: July

-14°C

Coldest nights: January

764 mm

Rain per year

93 mm

Wettest: July

Russia weather by month

Jan-7°C-14°C48 mm
Feb-6°C-13°C42 mm
Mar-0°C-8°C42 mm
Apr9°C-0°C49 mm
May18°C8°C86 mm
Jun21°C11°C86 mm
Jul24°C15°C93 mm
Aug22°C12°C75 mm
Sep16°C7°C64 mm
Oct8°C1°C69 mm
Nov0°C-5°C58 mm
Dec-5°C-11°C52 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	-7°C	-14°C	48 mm	96%	81%	Cold
February	-6°C	-13°C	42 mm	96%	77%	Cold
March	-0°C	-8°C	42 mm	93%	71%	Cold
April	9°C	-0°C	49 mm	84%	66%	Fair
May	18°C	8°C	86 mm	79%	60%	Fair
June	21°C	11°C	86 mm	79%	64%	Good
July	24°C	15°C	93 mm	80%	61%	Best time
August	22°C	12°C	75 mm	79%	58%	Best time
September	16°C	7°C	64 mm	83%	67%	Fair
October	8°C	1°C	69 mm	89%	81%	Cold
November	0°C	-5°C	58 mm	94%	85%	Cold
December	-5°C	-11°C	52 mm	96%	86%	Cold

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Moscow (55.75, 37.6). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Russia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Russia?

July to August. The best time to visit Russia is July to August, when daytime highs in Moscow are around 22–24°C. June is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (24°C by day), January the coldest (-14°C at night), and July the wettest with about 93 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Russia?

July, with average highs of 24°C in Moscow.

What is the coldest month in Russia?

January, when nights drop to about -14°C and days reach -7°C.

What is the rainiest month in Russia?

July with about 93 mm; February is the driest (42 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Russia?

October is the least comfortable month on average: 8°C by day and 69 mm of rain.

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