Saint Petersburg weather in August (Russia)

How is August weather typically in Saint Petersburg? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Saint Petersburg in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Saint Petersburg in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 213 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Saint Petersburg. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Petersburg climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Petersburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 213 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in August

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Saint Petersburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saint Petersburg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Russia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Russia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.