Moscow

Russia

Local time04:21 Sunrise07:08 Sunset17:20 Elevation156 m

Photo: Moscow July 2011-49.jpg : Alvesgaspar derivative work: ויקיג'אנקי · CC BY-SA 3.0

Weather

When is the best time to visit Moscow?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 25° July

Coldest month -9° February

Wettest month 84mm July

Rain per year 712mm

Rainy days per year 121

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Moskva weather station, 9 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	-4.0 °C	-8.8 °C	53 mm	13.0	7.7 h
February	-3.1 °C	-8.9 °C	44 mm	11.0	9.7 h
March	2.9 °C	-4.3 °C	39 mm	9.0	11.8 h
April	11.6 °C	2.2 °C	37 mm	7.0	14.2 h
May	18.9 °C	8.0 °C	61 mm	10.0	16.3 h
June	22.3 °C	12.1 °C	77 mm	10.0	17.5 h
July	24.6 °C	14.7 °C	84 mm	10.0	17.0 h
August	22.6 °C	12.9 °C	78 mm	9.0	15.1 h
September	16.3 °C	7.9 °C	66 mm	9.0	12.8 h
October	8.8 °C	2.9 °C	70 mm	11.0	10.5 h
November	1.5 °C	-2.5 °C	52 mm	10.0	8.3 h
December	-2.4 °C	-6.6 °C	51 mm	12.0	7.1 h

For your trip

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What to pack

What to wear in Moscow

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day-4 °C Night-9 °C Rain53 mm

January in Moscow: very cold, with highs of -4 °C and lows of -9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Thermal socks

Nights often drop below freezing.

Day-3 °C Night-9 °C Rain44 mm

February in Moscow: very cold, with highs of -3 °C and lows of -9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Thermal socks

Nights often drop below freezing.

Day3 °C Night-4 °C Rain39 mm

March in Moscow: very cold, with highs of 3 °C and lows of -4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Accessory Thermal socks

Nights often drop below freezing.

Day12 °C Night2 °C Rain37 mm

April in Moscow: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Warm jacket
Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer

Day19 °C Night8 °C Rain61 mm

May in Moscow: mild, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Jacket Light windbreaker
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Sunglasses

Day22 °C Night12 °C Rain77 mm

June in Moscow: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Jacket Light windbreaker
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

Day25 °C Night15 °C Rain84 mm

July in Moscow: warm, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Jacket Light windbreaker
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

Day23 °C Night13 °C Rain78 mm

August in Moscow: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 13 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Jacket Light windbreaker
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Sunglasses
Accessory Sunscreen

Day9 °C Night3 °C Rain70 mm

October in Moscow: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Accessory Folding umbrella

Day2 °C Night-3 °C Rain52 mm

November in Moscow: very cold, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Thermal socks

Nights often drop below freezing.

Day-2 °C Night-7 °C Rain51 mm

December in Moscow: very cold, with highs of -2 °C and lows of -7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Accessory Beanie
Accessory Gloves
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Accessory Folding umbrella
Accessory Thermal socks

Nights often drop below freezing.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Moscow

The weather is pleasant for walking around from May to September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from -4° in January to 25° in July.
In 5 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
In June the sun sets as late as 21:15; in December, at 15:56.

Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Moscow

Researched in October 2026

Matryoshka dollsNesting dolls are Russia's best-known souvenir.

WhereWeekend souvenir market and pedestrian street

US$ 15–200

set, basic to elaborate

Sources: themoscowtimes.com · rusmania.com
Khokhloma woodwareWooden spoons and bowls in red, gold and black, typical of the Moscow area.

WhereWeekend souvenir market

No reliable price data

Sources: themoscowtimes.com
Gzhel porcelainBlue-and-white porcelain from a town near Moscow.

WhereCraft shops downtown

No reliable price data

Sources: themoscowtimes.com · russianlife.com
Pavlovsky Posad shawlsWool shawls with bold floral prints, made in Pavlovsky Posad near Moscow.

WhereBrand showrooms in shopping malls

US$ 100–300

large shawl

Sources: themoscowtimes.com · russiable.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

Near Moscow

Nearby destinations

Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

Facts

Moscow at a glance

Local time: 04:21
Time zone: UTC+3
Daylight today: 10 h 12 min
Population: 13,274,285
Elevation: 156 m
Airports: VKO Vnukovo28 kmSVO Sheremetyevo29 km
Country prices: Low35% of US prices (2025)
Country: Russia
Latitude: 55.75° N
Longitude: 37.62° E

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