Moscow Weather

Moscow weather - A climate of extremes
Choosing when to go to Moscow is of the utmost importance when planning a Moscow city break as Moscow weather is far more extreme than most other European city break destinations. The dramatic contrasts in Moscow weather will profoundly affect your impression of the city and its inhabitants. The Moscow climate is known for its huge fluctuations in temperature, with hot summers and bitterly cold winters. Surprisingly Moscow is quite a sunny destination for most of the year! Average sunshine hours in Moscow hit 8 hours as early as May and the sunshine continues until September. Moscow rainfall is spread evenly throughout the year and actually peaks in the summer months.

Moscow weather - Hot sunny summers
Our image of Moscow weather is so dominated by the snow most visitors underestimate the warmth of the weather in Moscow in summer. Average summer temperatures in Moscow are in the low 20ºs but can often go considerably higher. Hot summer weather in Moscow is often broken by heavy thunderstorms.

Moscow weather - Consider spring and autumn
While the summer attracts the majority of visitors, many Moscow residents would suggest spring and early autumn as the best time to visit Moscow. May, June and September are all mild and sunny, with less tourists and rain than July and August. The spring thaw is an exciting time to visit Moscow. Serious Moscow winter weather arrives in mid-November. If the idea of snow in Moscow is attractive you should visit between December and early April. January and February are particularly snowy and a white Christmas is also guaranteed, but do not underestimate just how cold it can be. Our average weather chart for Moscow shows the extent of the cold. Average Moscow highs in December and February are a freezing -5º! The coldest weather in Moscow is reserved for January.

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