Moscow · Russia
Saint Petersburg · Russia
At a glance
| Metric | Moscow | Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 24°C | 22°C |
| Coldest month low | -9°C | -7°C |
| Annual rainfall | 652 mm | 752 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.2 h/day | 7.4 h/day |
| Best months | June & August–September | June |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
| February | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
| March | 0.7 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | Moscow |
| April | 5.7 · Fair | 4.0 · Poor | Moscow |
| May | 8.6 · Excellent | 7.0 · Good | Moscow |
| June | 9.3 · Excellent | 9.5 · Excellent | Saint Petersburg |
| July | 8.5 · Excellent | 7.9 · Good | Moscow |
| August | 9.6 · Excellent | 8.4 · Good | Moscow |
| September | 8.9 · Excellent | 7.6 · Good | Moscow |
| October | 3.6 · Poor | 2.4 · Challenging | Moscow |
| November | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
| December | 0.0 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Moscow or Saint Petersburg?
Moscow has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 1 for Saint Petersburg — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Moscow?
The best months to visit Moscow are June & August–September, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Saint Petersburg?
The best months to visit Saint Petersburg are June, based on six years of climate data.
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