The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Saint Petersburg. Temperatures drop (46°F) and rain returns (37% of days). Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
October ranks 8 out of 12 months in Saint Petersburg. Compared to September: −13°F daytime, −2.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
Feels like
dry air
4°
Daylight
9.7h of daylight
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Saint Petersburg is June (7.7/10), 6.8 pts higher than October.
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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 · 72°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 27°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 43%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Saint Petersburg ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
RussiaTemperate climate with a 7.7 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
59.95°N · 30.32°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint Petersburg?
June is the best month with 68°F highs, 54°F lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint Petersburg get in June?
Saint Petersburg averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Saint Petersburg?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Saint Petersburg in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 54°F, while afternoon highs average 68°F.
Is Saint Petersburg good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Saint Petersburg scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Saint Petersburg?
January is the most difficult month to visit Saint Petersburg, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.