How hot is Saint Petersburg in February?

Daytime highs in Saint Petersburg in February average -2°C (29°F); nights drop to about -6°C.

Does it rain in Saint Petersburg in February?

Expect around 12.7 rainy days and 53 mm of rainfall in February.

Is February a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?

February is a challenging month to visit Saint Petersburg — consider June instead. Overall travel score: 0.0/10. The best months are June.

Saint Petersburg weather in February

February is a challenging month to visit Saint Petersburg — consider June instead. Expect highs around -2°C, lows near -6°C, and about 12.7 days with rain.

0.0 · Challengingtravel score for February

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Avg high

-2°C

Avg low

-6°C

Rainfall

53 mm

Rain days

12.7

Sunshine

2.8 h/day

Daylight

8.8 h

What to pack for Saint Petersburg in February

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
waterproof boots — snow is likely

Humidity averages 86%; max daily wind around 24 km/h. Snow falls on about 7.7 days.

How February compares

Best months in Saint Petersburg: June. See the full best time to visit Saint Petersburg guide.

Saint Petersburg in February: the details

In February, Saint Petersburg sees average daytime highs of -2°C (29°F) and overnight lows of -6°C (20°F). Rainfall totals roughly 53 mm across 12.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 2.8 hours per day with 8.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 86%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Saint Petersburg, Russia (59.94, 30.31) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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