Best Time to Visit Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Saint Petersburg.
Saint Petersburg does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 18.2°C / 64.8°F) and driest (February, 31 mm / 1.2 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 -6.2°C / 20.8°F in January to 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July, with rainfall from 31 mm / 1.2 in (February) to 80 mm / 3.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Saint Petersburg's climate is broadly seasonal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 15.9°C60.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 11°C51.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
No month at Saint Petersburg matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~31 mm / 1.2 in) and July (warmest, 18.2°C / 64.8°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 Saint Petersburg?
The rainy season at Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 58 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is July (80 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the driest month in Saint Petersburg?
The driest month in Saint Petersburg is February, averaging about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -6.1°C / 21°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Saint Petersburg?
The least comfortable months for travel to Saint Petersburg — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 80 mm / 3.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages -6.2°C / 20.8°F.
Is Saint Petersburg climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.