Saint Petersburg weather in October (Russia)

Is Saint Petersburg a good destination in October, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Saint Petersburg includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Saint Petersburg in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 71 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month 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 October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 71 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in October

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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