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When is the best time to visit Russia?

Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to Russia depends on your preferences.

January
February
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Special
Spring begins in Russia
Summer begins in Russia
Autumn in Russia
Days are shorter in Russia
Winter in Russia
Activity
Ice sculpture competitions
Wintersports in Russia
Wintersports in Russia
Wintersports in Russia
Surfing in Russia
Surfing in Russia
Surfing in Russia
Surfing in Russia
Surfing in Russia
Surfing in Russia
Wintersports in Russia
Wildlife
Kamchatka brown bear
Belugas in Russia
Whales in Russia
Belugas in Russia
Kamchatka brown bear
Whales in Russia
Kamchatka brown bear
Belugas in Russia
Whales in Russia
Kamchatka brown bear
Belugas in Russia
Whales in Russia
Events
Hyperborea Festival
Paskha
Victory Day
White Nights
Tuvan Naadym
Russian Grand Prix
December Nights Festival
High Season

The warm climate prevails between June and September, it is the perfect period for tourists, that Means transportation and accommodation must be booked months ago. The nights are very warm during the summer, but they contrast with the bright days in the country. Prices tend to rise in St. Petersburg.

Shoulder Season

In late spring and early fall (May and October), tourists travel to see both the bright green colors of spring and the coppery autumnal shades. In these months there are many cultural events.

Low Season

The winds and the temperature become increasingly cold starting from November and extending until April. In general, it is low season in the country because of the cold that can reach the freezing point, however, in mountainous areas it is high season of skiing and winter sports.

Your trip to Russia

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Your travel to Russia has about 52% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.

emissions
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
52%
Your flight
Climate compatible yearly CO₂ budget
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Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends. If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.

How is the weather & Climate in Russia?

Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.

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Days of
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temperature

-11°

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temperature

-21°

-19°

-12°

-1°

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Days of
rain

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9

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temperature

-14°

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temperature

-24°

-23°

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7

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10°

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temperature

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11°

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-2°

11°

13°

12°

-4°

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rain

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12

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temperature

-9°

-8°

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16°

-1°

-6°

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temperature

-16°

-15°

-9°

12°

15°

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-12°

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rain

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10

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temperature

-19°

-14°

-6°

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17°

-6°

-16°

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-25°

-23°

-14°

-2°

13°

17°

17°

10°

-12°

-23°

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rain

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7

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rain

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temperature

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26°

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14°

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rain

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7

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-11°

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-12°

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-8°

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-10°

-5°

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rain

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10

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12°

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-14°

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-26°

-18°

-9°

13°

-5°

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-24°

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rain

1

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4

1

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-11°

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-19°

-19°

-11°

-2°

12°

15°

11°

-1°

-11°

-17°

Days of
rain

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9

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sun

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temperature

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-12°

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-23°

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10°

13°

10°

-2°

-12°

-21°

Days of
rain

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8

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7

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9

12

14

13

Hours
sun

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4h

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2h

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temperature

-11°

-8°

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14°

-3°

-8°

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temperature

-19°

-17°

-10°

-1°

10°

13°

10°

-1°

-8°

-15°

Days of
rain

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21

21

Hours
sun

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1h

1h

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Day
temperature

-3°

-2°

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22°

26°

29°

29°

23°

15°

-0°

Night
temperature

-8°

-8°

-3°

10°

14°

17°

16°

10°

-1°

-6°

Days of
rain

9

7

7

7

8

8

6

5

6

5

9

10

Hours
sun

1h

3h

5h

6h

9h

9h

10h

10h

7h

5h

2h

1h

Water
temperature

17°

23°

25°

25°

21°

14°

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

-4°

-4°

15°

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23°

21°

15°

-3°

Night
temperature

-11°

-12°

-9°

-3°

12°

10°

-4°

-8°

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rain

21

18

14

13

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14

14

16

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21

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sun

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1h

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5h

8h

9h

9h

7h

4h

2h

1h

0h

Water
temperature

11°

19°

18°

14°

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

-10°

-8°

-1°

11°

21°

24°

26°

24°

18°

-0°

-6°

Night
temperature

-16°

-16°

-9°

13°

15°

13°

-5°

-12°

Days of
rain

9

6

7

7

6

8

8

6

8

10

9

9

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sun

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3h

5h

7h

9h

11h

10h

9h

6h

4h

2h

1h

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Nov

Dec

Day
temperature

10°

19°

24°

27°

30°

29°

25°

17°

11°

Night
temperature

-4°

-4°

12°

15°

18°

17°

11°

-1°

Days of
rain

9

7

7

8

8

7

5

5

5

6

8

10

Hours
sun

1h

3h

4h

5h

8h

9h

9h

8h

6h

3h

1h

0h

Water
temperature

10°

11°

17°

22°

26°

27°

24°

20°

15°

12°

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Feb

Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Day
temperature

-17°

-16°

-6°

10°

18°

22°

18°

12°

-8°

-13°

Night
temperature

-26°

-25°

-17°

-8°

13°

-5°

-15°

-22°

Days of
rain

18

14

15

12

13

14

13

16

16

19

20

18

Hours
sun

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3h

5h

7h

8h

9h

10h

7h

5h

2h

2h

1h

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Feb

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Jul

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Oct

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Dec

Day
temperature

-14°

-12°

-3°

16°

22°

24°

20°

14°

-5°

-11°

Night
temperature

-22°

-21°

-13°

-2°

11°

14°

10°

-2°

-11°

-18°

Days of
rain

7

5

4

6

7

9

9

10

9

9

8

6

Hours
sun

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8h

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-12°

-9°

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23°

18°

-0°

-8°

Night
temperature

-20°

-20°

-12°

-2°

10°

14°

10°

-1°

-7°

-16°

Days of
rain

11

8

7

7

7

9

9

9

10

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11

11

Hours
sun

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12°

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Night
temperature

-17°

-14°

-6°

11°

16°

17°

12°

-5°

-13°

Days of
rain

3

3

4

7

8

11

11

10

7

6

4

3

Hours
sun

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7h

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24°

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23°

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-3°

Night
temperature

-13°

-12°

-7°

10°

15°

18°

16°

10°

-4°

-9°

Days of
rain

10

6

7

7

5

6

7

6

6

6

9

9

Hours
sun

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3h

4h

7h

9h

10h

11h

10h

8h

5h

3h

2h

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-36°

-30°

-14°

13°

22°

25°

22°

12°

-4°

-25°

-35°

Night
temperature

-45°

-42°

-30°

-14°

12°

-13°

-34°

-43°

Days of
rain

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2

2

3

4

7

7

6

5

6

6

4

Hours
sun

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3h

8h

9h

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11h

9h

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3h

2h

0h

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temperature

-12°

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17°

22°

24°

21°

15°

-4°

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Night
temperature

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-17°

-9°

-1°

11°

14°

11°

-1°

-10°

-16°

Days of
rain

7

5

4

6

8

10

10

10

9

8

8

6

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sun

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3h

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7h

8h

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9h

7h

4h

3h

2h

1h

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-7°

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12°

16°

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22°

18°

12°

-4°

Night
temperature

-18°

-18°

-12°

-5°

11°

12°

-7°

-14°

Days of
rain

9

7

7

8

8

7

8

9

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10

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sun

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