When is the best time to go to Moscow
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Moscow, Russia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Moscow
Moscow weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Moscow are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 41mm | 1.3hrs | 9.2hrs |
The weather in January in Moscow is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moscow for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Moscow and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Moscow with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 35mm | 2.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
February in Moscow is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moscow for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Moscow and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Moscow with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 33mm | 4.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Moscow is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Moscow.
March is in the spring in Moscow and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Moscow with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 43mm | 6.2hrs | 15.4hrs |
Moscow's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Moscow, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Moscow and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Moscow with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 51mm | 9.4hrs | 17.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Moscow and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moscow, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Moscow and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Moscow with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 74mm | 10.3hrs | 9.2hrs |
The weather in June in Moscow is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moscow, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Moscow and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Moscow with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 93mm | 9.8hrs | 10.9hrs |
July in Moscow is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moscow, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Moscow and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Moscow with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 76mm | 8.4hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Moscow is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moscow, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Moscow and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Moscow with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 64mm | 5.4hrs | 15.4hrs |
Moscow's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Moscow, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Moscow and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Moscow with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 58mm | 2.9hrs | 17.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Moscow and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Moscow.
October is in the fall / autumn in Moscow and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Moscow with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 57mm | 1.3hrs | 9.2hrs |
The climate in Moscow during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moscow for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Moscow and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Moscow with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 54mm | 0.8hrs | 10.9hrs |
December in Moscow is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moscow for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Moscow and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Moscow with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Moscow weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 33mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -6.6°C 20.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 93mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.2°C 63°F |
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