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Russia Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Russia in January
In January the weather in Russia is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Ust-Maya with -33°C (-27°F) to low in Sochi with 9°C (48°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Russia. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in February
In February the weather in Russia is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Olenyok with -29°C (-20°F) to low in Sochi with 9°C (48°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Russia. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in March
In March the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Saint Petersburg to mixed in Krasnodar. The temperatures range from very low in Wrangel Island with -17°C (1°F) to moderate in Belorechensk with 12°C (54°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in April
In April the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Saint Petersburg to excellent in Astrakhan. The temperatures range from very low in Wrangel Island with -11°C (12°F) to pleasant in Znamenskiy with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in May
In May the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Murmansk to excellent in Moscow. The temperatures range from very low in Wrangel Island with -1°C (30°F) to high in Astrakhan with 26°C (79°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in June
In June the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Magadan to excellent in Saint Petersburg. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Wrangel Island with 5°C (41°F) to very high in Astrakhan with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in July
In July the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Anadyr to excellent in Saint Petersburg. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Wrangel Island with 6°C (43°F) to very high in Budyonnovsk with 34°C (93°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Russia.
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in August
In August the weather in Russia ranges from mixed in Magadan to excellent in Saint Petersburg. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Wrangel Island with 5°C (41°F) to very high in Budyonnovsk with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in September
In September the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Anadyr to excellent in Anapa. The temperatures range from low in Wrangel Island with 3°C (37°F) to high in Krasnodar with 26°C (79°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in October
In October the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Saint Petersburg to very good in Adler. The temperatures range from very low in Olenyok with -7°C (19°F) to pleasant in Sochi with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in November
In November the weather in Russia ranges from less favorable in Saint Petersburg to mixed in Adler. The temperatures range from very low in Olenyok with -23°C (-9°F) to moderate in Sochi with 15°C (59°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Russia in December
In December the weather in Russia is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Ust-Maya with -34°C (-29°F) to low in Sochi with 11°C (52°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Russia in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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