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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Northwest Russia for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-16 °C to 22 °C
0 °C to 19 °C
1.06 – 3.58 in (7 – 14 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 1.4 °C (Arkhangelsk) and 7.4 °C (Kaliningrad)
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Best Time to Visit Northwest Russia: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. –1 °C Water max. 3 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 1 °C Water max. 3 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 5 °C Water max. 2 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 5 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kaliningrad | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kaliningrad St. Petersburg Arkhangelsk |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kaliningrad St. Petersburg Arkhangelsk | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kaliningrad St. Petersburg Arkhangelsk | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kaliningrad | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 12 °C Water max. 13 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 9 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 6 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Northwest Russia) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Kaliningrad | May, June, July, August, and September |
| St. Petersburg | June, July, and August |
| Arkhangelsk | June, July, and August |
Climate Charts Northwest Russia
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Kaliningrad
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Northwest Russia
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Northwest Russia, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation in Kaliningrad (Northwest Russia)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -1° | 0° | 5° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 2° |
| Night Temperature | -6° | -5° | -2° | 2° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -3° |
| Water Temperature | 3° | 3° | 2° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.24 | 1.57 | 1.69 | 1.46 | 2.09 | 2.8 | 3.15 | 3.54 | 3.5 | 3.11 | 3.58 | 2.87 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kaliningrad is 7.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (17.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (-3.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Kaliningrad is 19 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.61 inch on 129 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in St. Petersburg (Northwest Russia)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -5° | -4° | 1° | 8° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 15° | 8° | 2° | -2° |
| Night Temperature | -11° | -10° | -5° | 1° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 13° | 8° | 3° | -2° | -6° |
| Water Temperature | 1° | 0° | 0° | 1° | 5° | 12° | 17° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.5 | 1.22 | 1.38 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.24 | 3.11 | 3.15 | 2.72 | 2.6 | 2.17 | 1.97 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in St. Petersburg is 5 °C.Warmest month: July (17.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (-7.8 °C)
The maximum water temperature in St. Petersburg is 17 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
July
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 24.84 inch on 121 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, October, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Arkhangelsk (Northwest Russia)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -9° | -9° | -4° | 4° | 10° | 17° | 21° | 18° | 12° | 4° | -2° | -7° |
| Night Temperature | -16° | -16° | -13° | -5° | 2° | 8° | 11° | 10° | 5° | -1° | -7° | -13° |
| Water Temperature | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 2° | 9° | 8° | 7° | 6° | 1° | 1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.34 | 1.1 | 1.06 | 1.26 | 1.61 | 2.17 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.4 | 2.32 | 2.13 | 1.69 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Arkhangelsk is 1.4 °C.Warmest month: July (16.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (-11.7 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Arkhangelsk is 9 °C. You cannot take a bath with these temperatures.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 22.09 inch on 123 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, August, and September
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Kaliningrad
scattered clouds, 1 °CClouds: 39 % Wind: 4 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 1041 hPa Humidity: 96 %
Air Pressure: 1041 hPa Humidity: 96 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 07:58 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -1 °C to 1 °C | -1 °C to 2 °C |  -0 °C to 3 °C | 0 °C to 5 °C | 0 °C to 5 °C | 2 °C to 5 °C |
| -1 °C to 1 °C | -1 °C to 2 °C | -0 °C to 3 °C | 0 °C to 5 °C | 0 °C to 5 °C | 2 °C to 5 °C |
| Clouds: 95 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 38 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.01 in of snow | 0.15 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Russia: Regions
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Hottest Month
July: 22 °C
Day Temperature in Kaliningrad
July: 22 °CDay Temperature in Kaliningrad
Coldest Month
February: -16 °C
Night Temperature in Arkhangelsk
February: -16 °CNight Temperature in Arkhangelsk
Rainiest Month
November: 3.58 in
Rain in Kaliningrad
November: 3.58 inRain in Kaliningrad
Driest Month
March: 1.06 in
Rain in Arkhangelsk
March: 1.06 inRain in Arkhangelsk
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 19 °C
Water Temperature in Kaliningrad
July: 19 °CWater Temperature in Kaliningrad
Sunniest Month
June: 9.9 hours/day
Sunshine in Arkhangelsk
June: 9.9 hours/daySunshine in Arkhangelsk
Distances to Northwest Russia
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaliningrad | 880 mi | 4160 mi | 5840 mi |
| St. Petersburg | 1300 mi | 4280 mi | 5700 mi |
| Arkhangelsk | 1700 mi | 4360 mi | 5530 mi |
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