Moscow
Russia
A monumental capital showcasing red-brick fortresses, onion-domed cathedrals, and opulent underground metro stations.
Warmest month is July at 24°C on average. Coolest is January at -4°C. Driest reading falls in March with 9 rain days.
Six lead datapoints
- CoffeeWorld Bank PPP baseline$1.50 (~$1.50)PPP price tier 1 / 4
- $2.00 (~$2.00)PPP price tier 1 / 4
- Flight timeMethodology4h from London HeathrowGreat-circle plus routing overhead.
- Flight CO2eDEFRA 2024 factors772 kg return from London HeathrowDEFRA 2024 economy factors, includes radiative forcing.
- FCDO advisorygov.uk, snapshot compiled 2026-07-11FCDO advises against all but essential travel.Advises against all but essential travel to Russia; against all travel to regions bordering Ukraine and the North Caucasus. Check the latest FCDO advice before booking.
- Tap waterCDC / WHO guidanceDo not drink from the tap; use bottled or treated water.
| Month | Avg high | Swing | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4° | ±8° | 12 |
| February | -2° | ±7° | 11 |
| March | 4° | ±6° | 9 |
| April | 12° | ±7° | 11 |
| May | 18° | ±8° | 12 |
| June | 22° | ±6° | 12 |
| July | 24° | ±6° | 13 |
| August | 23° | ±5° | 10 |
| September | 17° | ±8° | 9 |
| October | 9° | ±7° | 13 |
| November | 2° | ±6° | 12 |
| December | -2° | ±6° | 14 |
What to do
- Marvel at Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square
- Explore the grand state armories of the Kremlin
- Tour the cavernous, chandelier-lit stations of the Moscow Metro
How we know this
Values are the average of the last ten calendar years of daily readings from Visual Crossing, snapped to the destination cluster. Swing is the p10 to p90 range of daily highs, halved for the ± figure. Rain days count any day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.