Moscow Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Moscow has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 26°C / 78°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to -4°C / 25°F in February, the coldest. Overnight lows in February average -10°C / 15°F. Moscow receives about 664 mm of rain a year across roughly 135 wet days, with July the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Moscow
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / 24°F | -9°C / 15°F | 46 mm | 13 |
| February | -4°C / 25°F | -10°C / 15°F | 33 mm | 10 |
| March | 3°C / 37°F | -6°C / 22°F | 31 mm | 8 |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 57 mm | 11 |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 44°F | 59 mm | 11 |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 61 mm | 11 |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 16°C / 60°F | 74 mm | 12 |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 58°F | 60 mm | 10 |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 47°F | 41 mm | 8 |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 3°C / 38°F | 71 mm | 14 |
| November | 3°C / 37°F | -1°C / 30°F | 67 mm | 12 |
| December | -3°C / 27°F | -7°C / 19°F | 67 mm | 15 |
Best time to visit Moscow
August, June, July offer the most comfortable weather in Moscow: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — August averages 24°C (75°F); June averages 23°C (74°F); July averages 26°C (78°F).
Moscow climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Moscow?
- July is the hottest month in Moscow, with average daytime highs of 26°C / 78°F and overnight lows of 16°C / 60°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Moscow?
- February is the coldest month in Moscow, with average highs of -4°C / 25°F and lows of -10°C / 15°F.
- How much rain does Moscow get a year?
- Moscow receives about 664 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 135 wet days. July is the wettest month (74 mm on average) and March the driest (31 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Moscow?
- August, June, July are the most comfortable months in Moscow: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
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See live weather in Moscow →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Moscow weather page.