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St. Petersburg in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in St. Petersburg in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for St. Petersburg, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in St. Petersburg in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit St. Petersburg in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +2°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 26 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-23°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St. Petersburg has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in St. Petersburg in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St. Petersburg for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -18°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +1°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to -4°C.

Is St. Petersburg warm or cold in November?

St. Petersburg is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in St. Petersburg:

Water temperature in St. Petersburg in November

Water in St. Petersburg in November is Cold. It varies from +3°C to +8°C, with an average of +5°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +2°C.

In November, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in St. Petersburg are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +19°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of 0°C.

Can you swim in St. Petersburg in November?

We would not recommend swimming in St. Petersburg in November, the water is very cold (+5°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in St. Petersburg in November

St. Petersburg weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+8°C+2°C-2°C
Min. temperature
-12°C-23°C-28°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+12°C+10°C
Rainfall
49 mm22 mm11 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+9°C+5°C+3°C
Humidity
83%85%85%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
311
Cloudy days
111213
Rainy days
1562
Snowy days
31015

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 22 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in October to 1 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in St. Petersburg in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in St. Petersburg is gradually increasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in St. Petersburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
St. Petersburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in St. Petersburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 26 mm.

November is one of the snowiest months in St. Petersburg.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in St. Petersburg?

This is the weather in St. Petersburg in November 2023:
1 November
🌧️
+11°C
2 November
🌧️
+4°C
3 November
☁️
+4°C
4 November
☁️
+6°C
5 November
🌧️
+7°C
6 November
🌧️
+7°C
7 November
🌧️
+8°C
8 November
🌧️
+8°C
9 November
🌧️
+7°C
10 November
🌧️
+7°C
11 November
☁️
+6°C
12 November
🌧️
+6°C
13 November
🌧️
+3°C
14 November
🌨️
+1°C
15 November
☁️
+1°C
16 November
🌨️
-1°C
17 November
☁️
-4°C
18 November
☀️
-4°C
19 November
☀️
-6°C
20 November
☁️
-4°C
21 November
☁️
-4°C
22 November
☀️
-5°C
23 November
🌨️
-1°C
24 November
🌨️
-3°C
25 November
🌨️
-8°C
26 November
☁️
-8°C
27 November
☁️
-4°C
28 November
🌨️
-1°C
29 November
☁️
-4°C
30 November
🌨️
-4°C
In November 2023 St. Petersburg had 3 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +1°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -8°C. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 79%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how St. Petersburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in St. Petersburg in November 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 1992 with only 268 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 866 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St. Petersburg in November:

Is November a good time to visit St. Petersburg?

It’s always a good time to visit St. Petersburg, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in St. Petersburg in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in St. Petersburg in November?

Swimming in St. Petersburg in November is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is St. Petersburg rainy in November?

St. Petersburg is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in St. Petersburg in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St. Petersburg in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Russia

Check out the weather for other cities in Russia.

Monthly weather in St. Petersburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St. Petersburg, 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.