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Russia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Russia in April.

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Planning a trip to Russia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect 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 (12°F) to pleasant in Znamenskiy at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Znamenskiy and -16°C (3°F) in Wrangel Island.

To explore the conditions in Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Wrangel Island with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to high snowfall in Nalchik with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Saint Petersburg typically sees 180 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Russia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint Petersburg)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November3°C (37°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Russia in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Russia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Russia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Russia?

Temperature range in Russia (April)

Precipitation variation in Russia (April)

Saint Petersburg

In April Saint Petersburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
180 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Saint Petersburg →

Moscow

In April Moscow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
170 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Moscow →

Adler

In April Adler generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
161 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Adler →

Yekaterinburg

In April Yekaterinburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
206 hours
256 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Yekaterinburg →

Sochi

In April Sochi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
162 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Sochi →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Russia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Petersburg 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Moscow 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Adler 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Krasnodar 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sevastopol 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Irkutsk 10°C (50°F) -3°C (27°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

Russia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Russia in April?

Russia typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Saint Petersburg average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Russia in April?

In Saint Petersburg, the average daytime high in April is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Russia get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Russia during April, with Saint Petersburg averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is April a Good 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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We have much more information about the climate in Russia.

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