Moscow

Russia

Local time02:46 Sunrise07:06 Sunset17:22 Elevation156 m

Weather

When is the best time to visit Moscow?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

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

What to pack

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

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

Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer Folding umbrella

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

Typical souvenirs

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.

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