Moscow weather in August (Moscow region, Russia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Moscow this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Moscow during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Moscow in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Moscow. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Moscow climate page with graphs.

 

Moscow, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 235 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Russia in August

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Moscow, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Moscow.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Russia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Russia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.