Weather in August in Russia
Are you planning a trip a 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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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