Weather in September in Russia
Thinking about venturing to Russia this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Russia in September?
The weather in Russia in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Wrangel Island at 3°C to warm in Krasnodar at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Krasnodar and -1°C in Wrangel Island.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Astrakhan with an average of 18 mm to high rainfall in Nikitino with 152 mm.Average sunshine
Saint Petersburg enjoys a balanced 129 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Russia in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Russia climate page.
Where to go in Russia in September
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
Saint Petersburg
In September Saint Petersburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Moscow
In September Moscow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Adler
In September Adler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Yekaterinburg
In September Yekaterinburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sochi
In September Sochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Russia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Saint Petersburg, September might be a good time to visit Russia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Russia is in June, July and August with generally 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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