Russia Weather & Climate 2026

Dfb Warm-Summer Continental

Monthly climate averages for Moscow. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Russia experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Sep Wetter season: Oct–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 1/10 Feb 1.5/10 Mar 2/10 Apr 4.3/10 May 6/10 Jun 8/10 Jul 8.6/10 Aug 8.9/10 Sep 7.2/10 Oct 3.4/10 Nov 1/10 Dec 1/10

Key figures

Climate Score
4.4/10
Best: June, July, August, September
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Temperature 11°C / 3°C
Feels Like 8°C / 0°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 56 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 76%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 3°C
Snow Days 10 days
Frost Days 15 days
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Hottest Month
25°C
July
Avg Low15°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
-7°C
January
Avg High-3°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
8days
September
Avg High18°C
Avg Low8°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
April (Gusts 40)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 03:46
Daylight 17.5h
Sunset 21:17

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Russia

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Russia, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Moscow

Population: 10M

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Saint Petersburg

Population: 5.4M

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Novosibirsk

Population: 1.6M

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Yekaterinburg

Population: 1.5M

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Nizhniy Novgorod

Population: 1.3M

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Kazan

Population: 1.2M

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -2°C
Avg Low -7°C
Rain 11 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C -12°C -18°C -24°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 15 mm 30 mm 45 mm 60 mm 75 mm 90 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

19h 17h 15h 13h 11h 9h 7h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C -12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Snow Days

0 4 8 12 16 20 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snow DaysSnowfall

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -12°C
Rain
12days (40 mm) Wet
Sun
1.5h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
Snow Days
18days
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February
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -13°C
Rain
9days (33 mm) Wet
Sun
3.9h Poor
Humidity
81% Humid
Snow Days
15days
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March
Poor
Temp
5°C / -4°C
Feels Like
0°C / -8°C
Rain
9days (32 mm) Wet
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
Snow Days
8days
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April
Poor
Temp
12°C / 3°C
Feels Like
8°C / -1°C
Rain
12days (57 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
64% Muggy
Snow Days
4days
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May
Fair
Temp
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 4°C
Rain
12days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
Snow Days
1days
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June best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 12°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
12days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
13.1h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
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July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 15°C
Feels Like
25°C / 15°C
Rain
12days (83 mm) Wet
Sun
12.6h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
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August best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 13°C
Feels Like
23°C / 13°C
Rain
10days (58 mm) Wet
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
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September best
Good
Temp
18°C / 8°C
Feels Like
15°C / 6°C
Rain
8days (46 mm) Wet
Sun
7.9h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
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October
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
7°C / 0°C
Rain
14days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
4.1h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
Snow Days
2days
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November
Poor
Temp
3°C / -1°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -5°C
Rain
13days (59 mm) Wet
Sun
1.7h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
Snow Days
11days
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December
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -6°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -11°C
Rain
13days (59 mm) Wet
Sun
0.9h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
Snow Days
18days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January -3°C / -7°C -7°C / -12°C 12days (40 mm) Wet 1.5h Poor 86% Very Muggy Poor View Details
February -2°C / -8°C -7°C / -13°C 9days (33 mm) Wet 3.9h Poor 81% Humid Poor View Details
March 5°C / -4°C 0°C / -8°C 9days (32 mm) Wet 7.1h Good 72% Muggy Poor View Details
April 12°C / 3°C 8°C / -1°C 12days (57 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 64% Muggy Poor View Details
May 17°C / 7°C 14°C / 4°C 12days (67 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 62% Muggy Fair View Details
June best 23°C / 12°C 22°C / 11°C 12days (74 mm) Wet 13.1h Excellent 68% Muggy Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 15°C 25°C / 15°C 12days (83 mm) Wet 12.6h Excellent 71% Muggy Excellent View Details
August best 24°C / 13°C 23°C / 13°C 10days (58 mm) Wet 11.3h Excellent 74% Muggy Excellent View Details
September best 18°C / 8°C 15°C / 6°C 8days (46 mm) Wet 7.9h Good 76% Humid Good View Details
October 10°C / 4°C 7°C / 0°C 14days (66 mm) Wet 4.1h Fair 83% Humid Poor View Details
November 3°C / -1°C -1°C / -5°C 13days (59 mm) Wet 1.7h Poor 89% Very Muggy Poor View Details
December -2°C / -6°C -7°C / -11°C 13days (59 mm) Wet 0.9h Poor 89% Very Muggy Poor View Details

Best Time to Visit Russia (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Russia are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Moscow, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Russia is July, with average daytime highs of 25°C (77°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Russia is January, with average overnight lows of -7°C (20°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Russia is July, averaging 83mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Russia runs through October, November, December, January, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Moscow.
Russia receives approximately 85 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Moscow.
The least favorable months to visit Russia are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
Average humidity in Russia is 76%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Russia receives snow. Months with snowfall average 10 snow days and 15 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Russia are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Russia averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 69%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Russia is 3°C (37°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Russia has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Russia ranges from 0°C (32°F) to 8°C (46°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Russia. It earns a climate score of 8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Russia, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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