Weather in St. Petersburg
What's the weather like in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from -3°C (26°F) in January to 22°C (71°F) in July, with overnight lows around -7°C (19°F) and 14°C (58°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit St. Petersburg are June through August.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇷🇺 Russia
- Region
- Europe
- Time zone
- Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates
- 59.931, 30.361
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | -7°C / 19°F | 46 mm | 21 | — |
| February | -1°C / 29°F | -6°C / 21°F | 43 mm | 18 | — |
| March | 3°C / 37°F | -4°C / 24°F | 40 mm | 18 | — |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 32°F | 49 mm | 16 | — |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 44°F | 57 mm | 17 | — |
| June | 20°C / 69°F | 12°C / 54°F | 60 mm | 19 | — |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 58°F | 89 mm | 22 | — |
| August | 21°C / 69°F | 13°C / 56°F | 96 mm | 21 | — |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 59 mm | 20 | — |
| October | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 38°F | 66 mm | 21 | — |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | -1°C / 30°F | 53 mm | 20 | — |
| December | -1°C / 31°F | -4°C / 24°F | 51 mm | 20 | — |
St. Petersburg by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit St. Petersburg?
The most comfortable months in St. Petersburg are usually June, July, August, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in St. Petersburg?
July is typically the hottest month in St. Petersburg, averaging a high of 22°C (71°F).
What is the coldest month in St. Petersburg?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -7°C (19°F).
Does it snow in St. Petersburg?
Snow is rare in St. Petersburg; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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