Best time to go to Moscow Average weather of Moscow, Russia
When is the best time to go to Moscow?
When is the best time to go to Moscow? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Moscow are May, June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are July and August
- January is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are May, June and July
Annual weather in Moscow
Weather details in Moscow month by month
Weather and climate in Moscow
- Between the months of january and april the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains about 16% of the time in april.
- From may to august the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and it rains in august about 3.5in.
- In the month of september the climate is correct. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in september.
- From october to december the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 47°F and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Moscow
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Moscow: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Moscow
Find out when Moscow has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Moscow
- Very low season in Moscow
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March. - Low season in Moscow
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and November. - High season in Moscow
The number of visitors to Moscow is high in: May, June, July, October and December. - Peak season in Moscow
The largest number of tourists visiting Moscow is during: August and September.
Figure: Visitor index for Moscow month by month
Best time for low prices in Moscow
Average prices of hotels in Moscow month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Moscow. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price for flights to Moscow
A return flight between London and Moscow is generally cheaper if you go in april ($ 104 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 108 more for your airline ticket to Moscow if you go in august.
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