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Saint Petersburg weather in February (Russia)

Looking to travel to Saint Petersburg in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Saint Petersburg typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -9°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Saint Petersburg in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 44 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 53 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in February

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

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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 Saint Petersburg in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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