August could be a good time to visit Moscow, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +22°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in August. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 70 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Moscow has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Moscow in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Moscow for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +24°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +25°C.
Is Moscow warm or cold in August?
Moscow is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Moscow, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Moscow in August
Moscow weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+22°C
+15°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+1°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+37°C
+30°C
Rainfall
80 mm
70 mm
62 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
76%
81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
8
9
11
Rainy days
20
18
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.It’s getting colder in August. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 70 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Moscow in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Moscow is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 54 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Moscow, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Moscow wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Moscow?
This is the weather in Moscow in August 2023:
1 August
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+26°C
2 August
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+26°C
3 August
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+29°C
4 August
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+28°C
5 August
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+29°C
6 August
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+31°C
7 August
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+30°C
8 August
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+26°C
9 August
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+24°C
10 August
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+24°C
11 August
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+24°C
12 August
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+23°C
13 August
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+21°C
14 August
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+23°C
15 August
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+26°C
16 August
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+26°C
17 August
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+28°C
18 August
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+28°C
19 August
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+27°C
20 August
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+24°C
21 August
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+21°C
22 August
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+20°C
23 August
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+18°C
24 August
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+16°C
25 August
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+19°C
26 August
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+19°C
27 August
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+20°C
28 August
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+21°C
29 August
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+16°C
30 August
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+19°C
31 August
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+25°C
In August 2023 Moscow had 13 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Moscow climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Moscow in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). The driest year was 2014 with only 262 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 601 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Moscow in August:
Is August a good time to visit Moscow?
It’s always a good time to visit Moscow, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Moscow in August?
August has mild temperatures in Moscow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Moscow rainy in August?
Moscow is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Moscow in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Moscow in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Moscow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.