Russia weather in September
What is the weather like in Russia in September?
The weather conditions in Russia in September vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During September in Russia, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Wrangel Island with 5°C (41°F) to high in Makhachkala with 26°C (78°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (62°F) in Makhachkala and -1°C (30°F) in Wrangel Island.
Precipitation in September varies from low in Wrangel Island with an average of 11mm (0.4 inches) of snow/rainfall to high in Adler with 115mm (4.5 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 129 hours of sunshine in Saint Petersburg during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Russia, check out the map below.
Where to go in Russia in September





Popular destinations in Russia
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
Average weather in Saint Petersburg
In September Saint Petersburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Moscow
In September Moscow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Adler
In September Adler generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Yekaterinburg
In September Yekaterinburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sochi
In September Sochi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to go to Russia?
In our opinion September is a good time to visit Russia with commonly tolerable weather in Saint Petersburg. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Russia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Saint Petersburg.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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