Best Time to Visit Moscow: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Moscow: July, August, September, June.

  • Best months for Moscow: July, August, September, June.
  • Peak season is July, August, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: May, June. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: December, November, January.
  • The least pleasant month is December (score 3.7).

Year at a glance

3° -3° J 6° -2° F 11° 1° M 15° 4° A 20° 7° M 24° 11° J 30° 14° J 30° 14° A 24° 10° S 16° 5° O 7° 0° N 2° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-3°C80 mm 13– – 3.8
February 6°C-2°C61 mm 11– – 4.6
March 11°C1°C71 mm 13– – 5.4
April 15°C4°C55 mm 11– – 6.5
May 20°C7°C53 mm 9– – 7.5
June 24°C11°C34 mm 6– – 8.3
July 30°C14°C10 mm 2– – 8.6
August 30°C14°C12 mm 2– – 8.6
September 24°C10°C21 mm 4– – 8.5
October 16°C5°C53 mm 9– – 6.9
November 7°C0°C82 mm 14– – 4.7
December 2°C-3°C84 mm 14– – 3.7

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Moscow?

The best months are July, August, September, June.

When is the rainy season in Moscow?

The wettest months are December, November, January.