Weather in July in Russia
Planning a journey to Russia this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Russia in July?
The weather in Russia in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of July is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Wrangel Island at 6°C to very warm in Budyonnovsk at 34°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Budyonnovsk and 1°C in Wrangel Island. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Russia.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Astrakhan with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Khasaut-Grecheskoye with 224 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 266 hours of sunshine in Saint Petersburg. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Russia for July, 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 July
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
Saint Petersburg
In July Saint Petersburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Moscow
In July Moscow generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Adler
In July Adler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Yekaterinburg
In July Yekaterinburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sochi
In July 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 July the best time to visit Russia?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Russia. Typically, the climate in Saint Petersburg is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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.
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