Best Time to Visit Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Moscow.
Moscow does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.5°C / 65.3°F) and driest (March, 34 mm / 1.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -7.6°C / 18.3°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July, with rainfall from 34 mm / 1.3 in (March) to 90 mm / 3.5 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Moscow's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 12.9°C55.2°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| August | 16.5°C61.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Moscow matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Moscow?
Moscow doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~34 mm / 1.3 in) and July (warmest, 18.5°C / 65.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Russian Federation's national average.
When is the rainy season in Moscow?
The rainy season at Moscow, Moscow Oblast runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 58 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is July (90 mm / 3.5 in).
What is the driest month in Moscow?
The driest month in Moscow is March, averaging about 34 mm / 1.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -1.4°C / 29.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Moscow?
The least comfortable months for travel to Moscow — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 90 mm / 3.5 in in July, and the coldest month averages -7.6°C / 18.3°F.
Is Moscow climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Moscow figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Russian Federation figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Moscow specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.