Best Time to Visit
🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-5°
-10°
Poor
Feb
-5°
-11°
Poor
Mar
1°
-6°
Fair
Apr
10°
0°
Great
May
18°
7°
Great
Jun
21°
12°
Great
Jul
23°
15°
Great
Aug
22°
13°
Great
Sep
16°
8°
Great
Oct
8°
3°
Fair
Nov
1°
-3°
Poor
Dec
-3°
-8°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | -10°C | 10 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | -5°C | -11°C | 9 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 1°C | -6°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| AprilRecommended | 10°C | 0°C | 9 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 18°C | 7°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 21°C | 12°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 8°C | 3°C | 11 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 1°C | -3°C | 10 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | -3°C | -8°C | 10 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 10°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 3°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
Avg: -4°C high, -10°C low
Cool to cold at -4°C (25°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -10°C (14°F).
The least favorable time to visit Moscow is January and February. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Moscow during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C:
Moscow has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is February at just -5°C. Annual rainfall averages 605mm across approximately 122 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -5 | -5 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 1 | -3 |
| Low °C | -10 | -11 | -6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -3 | -8 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 36 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 58 | 71 | 76 | 66 | 57 | 58 | 44 | 38 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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