Best time to visit Saint Petersburg

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Many governments advise against travel to Russia; check current advice.

Saint Petersburg month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	-3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	-3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	2°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Good	16°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	21°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	White Nights, Scarlet Sails
July	Mixed	23°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	21°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
September	Mixed	16°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Poor	9°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Poor	3°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	-1°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Saint Petersburg are usually cheapest in October–April. The catch: October–November are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in June–July, so book early.
Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in December–February.

The Hermitage holds around 3 million items.

When is the best time to visit Saint Petersburg?

The best time to visit Saint Petersburg is June. Many governments advise against travel to Russia; check current advice.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Saint Petersburg?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.

When is Saint Petersburg busiest?

Saint Petersburg is busiest in June–July.

What is the weather like in Saint Petersburg?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C, and January the coolest at -3°C. The wettest period is July–November.