When is the best time to go to Petrozavodsk

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Petrozavodsk, 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.

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Petrozavodsk weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Petrozavodsk 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

Petrozavodsk January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-7°C 32mm 1.2hrs 8.3hrs

Very cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Petrozavodsk during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petrozavodsk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Petrozavodsk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Petrozavodsk February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-6°C 25mm 3hrs 10.5hrs

February in Petrozavodsk is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petrozavodsk.

February is in the winter in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (19°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Petrozavodsk March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 33mm 4.3hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Petrozavodsk is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petrozavodsk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 33mm 1.3 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Petrozavodsk April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 36mm 6.7hrs 16.4hrs

Petrozavodsk's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petrozavodsk.

April is in the spring in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 36mm 1.4 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Petrozavodsk May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 41mm 9.9hrs 20.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Petrozavodsk and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Petrozavodsk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 41mm 1.6 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Petrozavodsk weather in May »

June

Petrozavodsk June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 60mm 5.7hrs 8.3hrs

The weather in June in Petrozavodsk is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petrozavodsk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 60mm 2.4 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Petrozavodsk weather in June »

July

Petrozavodsk July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 70mm 5.1hrs 10.5hrs

July in Petrozavodsk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Petrozavodsk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 70mm 2.8 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Petrozavodsk weather in July »

August

Petrozavodsk August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 84mm 8hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Petrozavodsk is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Petrozavodsk, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Petrozavodsk weather in August »

September

Petrozavodsk September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 71mm 4.8hrs 16.4hrs

Petrozavodsk's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petrozavodsk.

September is in the fall / autumn in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 71mm 2.8 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Petrozavodsk weather in September »

October

Petrozavodsk October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 58mm 2.5hrs 20.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Petrozavodsk and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Petrozavodsk.

October is in the fall / autumn in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 58mm 2.3 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Petrozavodsk November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 48mm 1.1hrs 8.3hrs

Petrozavodsk's weather in November is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petrozavodsk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Petrozavodsk and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Petrozavodsk December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 44mm 0.6hrs 10.5hrs

December in Petrozavodsk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Petrozavodsk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Petrozavodsk and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Petrozavodsk with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Petrozavodsk weather stats

Petrozavodsk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.7°C 69.3°F
Driest month: February 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 5.1hrs
Coldest month: January -8.5°C 16.7°F
Wettest month: August 84mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 12.5°C 54.5°F
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