Weather in April in Russia
Considering a trip to Russia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Russia in April?
In April, Russia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Wrangel Island at -11°C to pleasant in Znamenskiy at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Znamenskiy and -16°C in Wrangel Island.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Wrangel Island with an average of 14 mm to high snowfall in Nalchik with 147 mm.Average sunshine
The city Saint Petersburg usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at April's conditions in Russia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Russia's yearly weather, check out our Russia climate page.
Where to go in Russia in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
Saint Petersburg
In April Saint Petersburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Moscow
In April Moscow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Adler
In April Adler generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Yekaterinburg
In April Yekaterinburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sochi
In April Sochi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Russia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Saint Petersburg, April may not be the ideal time to visit Russia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Saint Petersburg. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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