Best time to visit Russia (Europe)

Q: When is the best time to visit Russia (Europe)?

The best time to visit Russia (Europe) (Moscow) is June and July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Russia (Europe)?

The hottest time of year in Moscow, Russia (Europe) is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Russia (Europe)?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Moscow, Russia (Europe) with 93mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Russia (Europe)?

The sunniest time of year in Moscow, Russia (Europe) is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 53% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Russia (Europe)?

The best time to visit Russia (Europe) (Moscow) is June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Russia (Europe)?

The hottest time of year in Moscow, Russia (Europe) is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Russia (Europe)?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Moscow, Russia (Europe) with 93mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Russia (Europe)?

The sunniest time of year in Moscow, Russia (Europe) is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 53% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Russia (Europe) (Moscow) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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