Travel Planning
🇷🇺 Russia
Best Time to Visit Saint Petersburg
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
-4.8°C · 46mm
Score 46
February Avoid
-5.0°C · 36mm
Score 46
March Shoulder
-0.8°C · 35mm
Score 54
April Shoulder
5.6°C · 37mm
Score 67
May Shoulder
11.8°C · 47mm
Score 80
June Best
16.4°C · 69mm
Score 89
July Best
19.3°C · 83mm
Score 95
August Best
17.6°C · 86mm
Score 91
September Shoulder
12.7°C · 57mm
Score 81
October Shoulder
6.3°C · 64mm
Score 69
November Shoulder
0.9°C · 59mm
Score 58
December Avoid
-2.5°C · 51mm
Score 51
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Saint Petersburg? +
By comfort score, July is the best month to visit Saint Petersburg (score: 95). Expect average temperatures of 19.3°C and 83mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Saint Petersburg? +
February sees the heaviest rainfall in Saint Petersburg (36mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Saint Petersburg like in summer? +
Summer in Saint Petersburg averages 17.8°C with 79mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.
04 What is Saint Petersburg like in winter? +
Winter averages -4.1°C with 44mm per month. Bring heavy winter clothing.
05 What should I pack for Saint Petersburg? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Saint Petersburg? +
Peak season falls in July, August, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, May, October.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01