When is the best time to go to Petrozavodsk?

When is the best time to go to Petrozavodsk? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Petrozavodsk are June, July and August
  • July is the hottest month
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August


Annual weather in Petrozavodsk

For full information about the climate and weather in Petrozavodsk a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 16°F/22°F
2.7in
February 16°F/23°F
2.4in
March 22°F/29°F
2.3in
April 32°F/41°F
2.4in
May 45°F/58°F
3.1in
June 54°F/67°F
3.9in
July 59°F/72°F
4.1in
August 56°F/68°F
4.7in
September 49°F/58°F
3.7in
October 38°F/43°F
3.1in
November 31°F/36°F
2.8in
December 23°F/27°F
3in


Weather and climate in Petrozavodsk

Petrozavodsk enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Petrozavodsk is 45°F (ranging from 22°F in january to 72°F in july). Annual rainfall is 38.2in, with a minimum of 2.3in in march and a maximum of 4.7in in august.
  • From january to april the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 32°F and it rains about 12% of the time in april.
  • In the month of may the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and, in may, 5 days of rain are expected.
  • Between june and august the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 65°F in average and it rains about 26% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F and it rains about 3.7in each month.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 25°F in average and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Petrozavodsk

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Petrozavodsk: 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 Petrozavodsk

Find out when Petrozavodsk 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 Petrozavodsk

  • Very low season in Petrozavodsk
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March, April, October and November.
  • Low season in Petrozavodsk
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and December.
  • High season in Petrozavodsk
    The number of visitors to Petrozavodsk is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Petrozavodsk
    The largest number of tourists visiting Petrozavodsk is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Petrozavodsk month by month



Best time for low prices in Petrozavodsk

Average prices of hotels in Petrozavodsk month by month

Generally, April is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Petrozavodsk. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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