Moscow Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Moscow. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C (27°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to -10°C (14°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Moscow has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 692 mm (27 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Moscow experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 81 mm (3.2 in) in July, the wettest month, and 39 mm (1.5 in) in March, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Moscow Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Moscow can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Moscow.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in June, July and August to 5 m/s (10 knots) in January and March. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)