Russia weather in August

Are you planning a trip to Russia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Russia in August?

In August, Russia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. August falls during the summer season.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Wrangel Island at 5°C to very warm in Budyonnovsk at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Budyonnovsk and 1°C in Wrangel Island.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Astrakhan with an average of 13 mm to heavy rainfall in Khasaut-Grecheskoye with 197 mm. Saint Petersburg experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Saint Petersburg enjoys approximately 213 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Russia for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Russia climate page.

Where to go in Russia in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Russia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Russia

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?

Average weather in Saint Petersburg

In August Saint Petersburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Saint Petersburg
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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
266 hours 
77 mm 
14 days 
21°C 
12°C 
213 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
16°C 
8°C 
129 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Saint Petersburg

Average weather in Moscow

In August Moscow generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Moscow
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<<   July July
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25°C 
15°C 
272 hours 
81 mm 
16 days 
23°C 
12°C 
235 hours 
72 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
8°C 
144 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Moscow

Average weather in Adler

In August Adler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Adler
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<<   July July
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26°C 
21°C 
279 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
27°C 
21°C 
281 hours 
78 mm 
9 days 
24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
115 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Adler

Average weather in Yekaterinburg

In August Yekaterinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Yekaterinburg
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<<   July July
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24°C 
13°C 
269 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
21°C 
11°C 
217 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
6°C 
143 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Yekaterinburg

Average weather in Sochi

In August Sochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Sochi
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<<   July July
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27°C 
21°C 
278 hours 
88 mm 
9 days 
27°C 
21°C 
282 hours 
76 mm 
9 days 
24°C 
18°C 
227 hours 
119 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sochi

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Is August the best time to visit Russia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Russia with overall perfect weather in Saint Petersburg. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Saint Petersburg. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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