Best time to visit Moscow
The best months to visit Moscow are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Moscow weather:
- June22° / 11°CJune is mild but showery, so keep Tretyakov or the Pushkin Museum ready between VDNKh walks.
- July24° / 14°CJuly is warmest and wettest, with thunderstorms possible around river cruises and park afternoons.
- August22° / 12°CAugust stays mild and green, a strong month for Sparrow Hills, Gorky Park, and Golden Ring day trips.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Moscow weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5° | -10° | 55 | 14 | 7h |
| February | -4° | -10° | 45 | 11 | 9h |
| March | 2° | -5° | 40 | 9 | 11h |
| April | 11° | 2° | 40 | 8 | 14h |
| May | 18° | 8° | 65 | 9 | 16h |
| JuneBest weather | 22° | 11° | 80 | 11 | 17h |
| JulyBest weather | 24° | 14° | 95 | 9 | 17h |
| AugustBest weather | 22° | 12° | 85 | 10 | 15h |
| September | 16° | 7° | 70 | 9 | 12h |
| October | 8° | 2° | 75 | 12 | 10h |
| November | 1° | -3° | 55 | 11 | 8h |
| December | -3° | -8° | 55 | 13 | 7h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Moscow month by month
January
Moscow in January: -4.8°C high, -9.8°C low, 55mm rain over 14 days, 7.4h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
February
Moscow in February: -3.8°C high, -9.9°C low, 45mm rain over 11 days, 9.3h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
March
Moscow in March: 2°C high, -5.4°C low, 40mm rain over 9 days, 11.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
April
Moscow in April: 10.7°C high, 1.5°C low, 40mm rain over 8 days, 13.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Moscow in May: 18°C high, 7.6°C low, 65mm rain over 9 days, 16h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Moscow in June: 21.6°C high, 11.4°C low, 80mm rain over 11 days, 17.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Moscow in July: 24.1°C high, 14.1°C low, 95mm rain over 9 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Moscow in August: 22°C high, 12.2°C low, 85mm rain over 10 days, 14.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Moscow in September: 15.7°C high, 7.4°C low, 70mm rain over 9 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Moscow in October: 8.2°C high, 2.1°C low, 75mm rain over 12 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Moscow in November: 0.7°C high, -3.5°C low, 55mm rain over 11 days, 7.9h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
December
Moscow in December: -3.1°C high, -7.6°C low, 55mm rain over 13 days, 6.8h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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