Climate Insights for Moscow

The climate in Moscow is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 658mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 100mm of rainfall. Moscow is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Moscow vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Moscow is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 658mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 100mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5mm. That's 95mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 46cm.

Moscow is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Moscow, which began on June 21, 2026. Moscow is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Moscow is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Moscow based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.