Climate of Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Point-value climate at Moscow (Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation). Population approximately 10,452,000.
Located in Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation, Moscow has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 10,452,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -7.6°C / 18.3°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 34 mm / 1.3 in (March) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (July) — about 700 mm / 27.6 in across the year. As the national capital of Russian Federation, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Moscow's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.6°C18.3°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -6.7°C19.9°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| March | -1.4°C29.5°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| April | 6.4°C43.5°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| May | 12.9°C55.2°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 17.1°C62.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 16.5°C61.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 10.9°C51.6°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 5°C41°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | -1.7°C28.9°F | 58 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.6°C21.9°F | 51 mm2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Moscow?
Moscow does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Moscow's warmest month is July at an average of 18.5°C / 65.3°F, and its driest month is March with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Moscow?
Moscow, in Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -7.6°C / 18.3°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 700 mm / 27.6 in, with the wettest month being July (90 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest March (34 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Moscow in July?
The average temperature in Moscow in July is 18.5°C / 65.3°F, with rainfall of about 90 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Moscow?
The driest month in Moscow is March, with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -1.4°C / 29.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Moscow?
The wettest month in Moscow is July, with approximately 90 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.