Monthly climate guide
Saint Petersburg weather in August
August in Saint Petersburg is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (55°F). The month usually brings about 107 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 5°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 63%.
- In Saint Petersburg, August is late summer.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Saint Petersburg — roughly 56% more rain than average.
- August is Saint Petersburg's second warmest month.
Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
107 mm
wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
63%
cloud · often cloudy
Saint Petersburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 20°F | -11°C / 12°F | 53 mm | 98% | 84% |
| February | -4°C / 24°F | -10°C / 14°F | 42 mm | 98% | 81% |
| March | 0°C / 32°F | -6°C / 21°F | 44 mm | 93% | 70% |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 0°C / 32°F | 58 mm | 85% | 67% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 44°F | 73 mm | 78% | 61% |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 81 mm | 78% | 65% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 14°C / 57°F | 108 mm | 82% | 69% |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 107 mm | 83% | 63% |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 66 mm | 87% | 70% |
| October | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 69 mm | 92% | 78% |
| November | 1°C / 34°F | -2°C / 28°F | 62 mm | 96% | 86% |
| December | -3°C / 27°F | -7°C / 20°F | 60 mm | 97% | 88% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Saint Petersburg →Other Russia cities in August
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Saint Petersburg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
August is one of the wetter months in Saint Petersburg, with about 107 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Saint Petersburg in August?
Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Saint Petersburg in August?
Saint Petersburg typically gets around 107 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Saint Petersburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.