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When is the best time to visit Moscow?
In general the best time to visit Moscow is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Moscow in different months
This is the average weather in Moscow for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during July.
In January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 71 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 39 mm in December.
Climate in Moscow
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Moscow for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +7°C | +18°C | +26°C | +33°C | +34°C | +38°C | +37°C | +30°C | +24°C | +16°C | +9°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -5°C | -4°C | +2°C | +10°C | +18°C | +21°C | +23°C | +22°C | +15°C | +8°C | +1°C | -3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -36°C | -35°C | -28°C | -16°C | -3°C | +1°C | +5°C | +1°C | -5°C | -14°C | -30°C | -33°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 83 | 77 | 70 | 67 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 81 | 83 | 87 | 87 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 56 | 75 | 80 | 70 | 62 | 45 | 16 | 3 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 36 | 29 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 39 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Moscow during the whole year:
The hottest month in Moscow is July with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -10°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Moscow looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Moscow is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Moscow during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 56 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 20 rainy days and 80 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Moscow during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 16 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Moscow:
What is the hottest month in Moscow?
The hottest month in Moscow is July with average maximum temperature of +23°C.
What is the coldest month in Moscow?
The coldest month in Moscow is January with minimum temperatures of -10°C.
Is Moscow worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Moscow could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Moscow?
if you're looking to visit Moscow when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.
Other cities in Russia
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Monthly weather in Moscow
Source of the data
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.