Best time to visit Moscow

Q: When is the best time to visit Moscow?

The best time to visit 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 Moscow?

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

Q: Which month has the most rain in Moscow?

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

Q: When is it sunniest in Moscow?

The sunniest time of year in Moscow 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 Moscow?

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

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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Feb
34
Mar
50
Apr
66
May
72
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73
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72
Aug
61
Sep
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Oct
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Which is the hottest month in Moscow?

The hottest time of year in Moscow is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 73°F.

Which month has the most rain in Moscow?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Moscow with 3.7 inches on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Moscow?

The sunniest time of year in Moscow 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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