Moscow in October

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
9Rainy days (53 mm)
10:37 hDaylight
07:14Sunrise · 17:52 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

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

How hot is Moscow in October?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Moscow?

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