What’s the climate like in Saint Petersburg?
The current climate in Saint Petersburg features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Saint Petersburg in recent years was 36°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in January 2016.
On average, Saint Petersburg gets 737 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 172 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Saint Petersburg?
The best time to visit Saint Petersburg for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Saint Petersburg.
Climate Table of Saint Petersburg
The climate table of Saint Petersburg shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -5 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 53 | 44 | 49 | 42 | 48 | 53 | 90 | 101 | 62 | 72 | 57 | 66 |
| Snow (cm) | 43 | 46 | 21 | 4,6 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,9 | 17 | 37 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 737 mm per year, averaging 61 mm per month
- Snowfall: 172 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in April, 44 mm in February and 48 mm in May
- Wettest months: 101 mm in August, 90 mm in July and 72 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Saint Petersburg
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Saint Petersburg
This graph shows how much rainfall Saint Petersburg, Russia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Saint Petersburg
This graph shows how much snow Saint Petersburg, Russia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Saint Petersburg
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Saint Petersburg
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Saint Petersburg
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Saint Petersburg, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Saint Petersburg
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Saint Petersburg, Russia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Saint Petersburg by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Saint Petersburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
