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One of the most enchanting areas of Russia is the Kamchatka peninsula. It is how the earth must have looked like in prehistoric times.
Gatchina in Leningrad Region, Russia sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -2°C (28°F) in January and 24°C (75°F) in July, averaging 10°C (50°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Gatchina. At night, minimum temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in July to -9°C (16°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Gatchina by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. July, the city's warmest month, gets 266 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Russia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Gatchina's average annual maximum temperature is 10°C (50°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Gatchina, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -2°C (28°F) and humidity around 86%, considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 71% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Gatchina's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Gatchina climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gatchina - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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