Saint Petersburg Climate by Month
Saint Petersburg's has a humid continental climate with cool summers and a relatively mild winter for Russian standards. This is caused because of its location close to the Gulf of Finland.
There are over 160 cloudy days per year and the average annual rainfall exceeds 600 mm. The average annual relative humidity is 78 percent.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Saint Petersburg is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -9°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Saint Petersburg receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 726 mm annually. Saint Petersburg offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (80 mm) and March (42 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Saint Petersburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.4 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Saint Petersburg.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Saint Petersburg in Russia
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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