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Russia Weather in July

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

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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 to Expect 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 (43°F) to very warm in Budyonnovsk at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Budyonnovsk and 1°C (34°F) in Wrangel Island. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Russia.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Astrakhan with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Khasaut-Grecheskoye with 224 mm (8.8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in July. Saint Petersburg typically receives 266 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Russia by month

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Russia?

Temperature range in Russia (July)

Precipitation variation in Russia (July)

Saint Petersburg

In July Saint Petersburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
266 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Moscow

In July Moscow generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
272 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Adler

In July Adler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
279 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Adler →

Yekaterinburg

In July Yekaterinburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
272 hours
269 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Sochi

In July Sochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
261 hours
278 hours
282 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Russia July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Russia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Russia reached 44°C (111°F) in Astrakhan on July 2, 1991.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Petersburg 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Moscow 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Adler 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Krasnodar 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Sevastopol 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Irkutsk 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Russia weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Russia in July?

In July, Russia generally has perfect weather conditions. Saint Petersburg sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Russia in July?

Saint Petersburg averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Russia get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Russia during July, with Saint Petersburg averaging close to 77 mm (3 in).

Is July a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Russia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Russia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Russia.

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