When to go · Russia
Best Time to Visit Russia
Aim for June, August and July across most of Russia. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
June, August, July
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
September, May, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, November
Hottest is August (25°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Russia. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Russia month by month
Normals for Moscow, Russia's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5° | -9° | ok | |
| February | -4° | -10° | ok | |
| March | 2° | -7° | ok | |
| April | 11° | 2° | ok | |
| May | 17° | 7° | ok | |
| June | 23° | 12° | go now | |
| July | 25° | 15° | go now | |
| August | 25° | 15° | go now | |
| September | 16° | 7° | ok | |
| October | 9° | 3° | ok | |
| November | 2° | -2° | think twice | |
| December | -4° | -9° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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