Russia weather in February

Considering a trip to Russia this February 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 February?

Russia has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. During February, winter is in full swing.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Olenyok at -29°C to cold in Sochi at 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Sochi and -37°C in Olenyok . Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Chita with an average of 4.5 mm to high snowfall in Krasnaya Polyana with 139 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine in Saint Petersburg. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at February'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 February

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

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Average weather in Saint Petersburg

In February Saint Petersburg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saint Petersburg

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

-2°C 

-8°C 

21 hours 

51 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February February

-2°C 

-9°C 

53 hours 

44 mm 

15 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

3°C 

-5°C 

124 hours 

42 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Saint Petersburg

Average weather in Moscow

In February Moscow generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Moscow

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

-3°C 

-10°C 

32 hours 

46 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February February

-3°C 

-10°C 

71 hours 

44 mm 

15 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

3°C 

-5°C 

128 hours 

39 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Moscow

Average weather in Adler

In February Adler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Adler

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

8°C 

4°C 

96 hours 

147 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February February

8°C 

3°C 

105 hours 

123 mm 

14 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

11°C 

5°C 

145 hours 

118 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Adler

Average weather in Yekaterinburg

In February Yekaterinburg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Yekaterinburg

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

-9°C 

-17°C 

47 hours 

25 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February February

-7°C 

-16°C 

94 hours 

23 mm 

12 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

1°C 

-9°C 

164 hours 

31 mm 

10 days 

poor 

Climate in Yekaterinburg

Average weather in Sochi

In February Sochi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sochi

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   January January
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

97 hours 

159 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February February

9°C 

3°C 

104 hours 

130 mm 

14 days 

poor 

March   >> March
>>  

11°C 

5°C 

147 hours 

122 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Sochi

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Is February the best time to visit Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Saint Petersburg, February 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.