Saint Petersburg weather in February (Russia)

What does the weather outlook for Saint Petersburg look like in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Saint Petersburg generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in February. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Saint Petersburg in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Petersburg. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have 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 February

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 53 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in February

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?

Visitors traveling to Saint Petersburg should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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