When is the best time to go to Petersburg

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Petersburg, United States. 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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Petersburg weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Petersburg 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

Petersburg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 39mm 5.6hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in Petersburg during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Petersburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Petersburg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 41mm 6.1hrs 11.6hrs

February in Petersburg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Petersburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Petersburg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 79mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Petersburg is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Petersburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Petersburg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 98mm 8hrs 14.2hrs

Petersburg's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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 Petersburg.

April is in the spring in Petersburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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May

Petersburg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 106mm 9.5hrs 15.3hrs

May is a damp month in Petersburg and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Petersburg.

May is in the spring in Petersburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Petersburg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 98mm 10.9hrs 10.7hrs

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Petersburg during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Petersburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Petersburg with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Petersburg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 102mm 10.9hrs 11.6hrs

July in Petersburg is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Petersburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Petersburg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 89mm 9.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Petersburg is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Petersburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Petersburg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 92mm 8.6hrs 14.2hrs

Petersburg's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Petersburg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Petersburg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 72mm 7.3hrs 15.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Petersburg and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Petersburg.

October is in the fall / autumn in Petersburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Petersburg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 67mm 5hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in November in Petersburg is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Petersburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Petersburg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 64mm 4.5hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Petersburg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Petersburg with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Petersburg weather stats

Petersburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: January 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.2°C 31.6°F
Wettest month: May 106mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 21.2°C 70.2°F
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