Weather & climate FAQ — Russia
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Russia, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 23 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Russia?
Climolog covers 23 cities in Russia with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from -5.3°C (in January) to 26.2°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Russia by month?
Across Russia, the hottest month is July (avg high 26.2°C) and the coldest is January (avg low -11.4°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Russia.
When is the best time to visit Russia?
The best months to visit Russia are August, June, July — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Russia for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Russia?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 26.2°C across Russia's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Russia?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of -11.4°C across Russia's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Russia?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 65 mm of rain per month across Russia's cities. See July climate details.
What is the driest month in Russia?
March is the driest month, averaging about 38.5 mm of rain per month across Russia's cities. See March climate details.
When is the rainy season in Russia?
The wettest months in Russia are June, July, August, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in August.
Which city in Russia has the best weather?
Among Russia's cities, Samara has the best weather — its best month is August (travel-comfort score 94/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Russia?
Climolog covers 23 cities in Russia with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Russia hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in August Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in July
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.