How hot is Saint Petersburg in October?

Daytime highs in Saint Petersburg in October average 9°C (49°F); nights drop to about 4°C.

Does it rain in Saint Petersburg in October?

Expect around 15.7 rainy days and 86 mm of rainfall in October.

Is October a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?

October is a challenging month to visit Saint Petersburg — consider June instead. Overall travel score: 2.4/10. The best months are June.

Saint Petersburg weather in October

October is a challenging month to visit Saint Petersburg — consider June instead. Expect highs around 9°C, lows near 4°C, and about 15.7 days with rain.

2.4 · Challengingtravel score for October

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Avg high

9°C

Avg low

4°C

Rainfall

86 mm

Rain days

15.7

Sunshine

4.7 h/day

Daylight

9.7 h

What to pack for Saint Petersburg in October

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 85%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.

How October compares

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

Saint Petersburg in October: the details

In October, Saint Petersburg sees average daytime highs of 9°C (49°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (40°F). Rainfall totals roughly 86 mm across 15.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 4.7 hours per day with 9.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 85%.

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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