The month in detail
What to expect in July
Summer in Moscow brings pleasant temperatures (75°F) and long sunny days (8.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
July is the best month of the year in Moscow. Compared to June: +4°F daytime, 7 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
16.7h of daylight
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Is July the right month?
The best month in Moscow is June (8.1/10), 0.0 pt higher than July.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Russia
🗣️LanguageRussian
💶CurrencyRouble russe (₽)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 75°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 23°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 36%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Moscow ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
RussiaTemperate climate with a 8.1 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
55.75°N · 37.62°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Moscow?
June is the best month with 72°F highs, 54°F lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of June & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Moscow get in June?
Moscow averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Moscow?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Moscow in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 54°F, while afternoon highs average 72°F.
Is Moscow good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Moscow scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Moscow?
December is the most difficult month to visit Moscow, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.