Saint Petersburg — time and weather
Saint Petersburg is a city in Russia, in the Europe/Moscow time zone. This page shows the current local time in Saint Petersburg and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Saint Petersburg
Local time in Saint Petersburg is based on the Europe/Moscow time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Russia is the largest country in the world by area, spanning eleven time zones from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean.
More about the country: Russia →What to see in Saint Petersburg
Sights and historical places
- the Hermitage and Palace Square
- the Peter and Paul Fortress
- the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- Nevsky Prospekt
Museums
- the State Hermitage Museum
- the Russian Museum
- the Kunstkamera
Where to spend time
- the Summer Garden
- the Neva embankments
- Peterhof with its fountains
Local cuisine
The city is known for its cafes; the centre has many places with Russian and European cuisine.
Climate in Saint Petersburg: month by month
The warmest month in Saint Petersburg is July, with average daytime highs of 23.8 °C; the coolest is February, around -3.1 °C by day and -8.1 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in August (~103 mm) and is lowest in April (~42 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3 | -8 | 57 | 16 |
| February | -3 | -8 | 43 | 10 |
| March | 3 | -4 | 44 | 10 |
| April | 8 | 0 | 42 | 11 |
| May | 15 | 6 | 54 | 12 |
| June | 21 | 13 | 72 | 12 |
| July | 24 | 16 | 80 | 15 |
| August | 21 | 14 | 103 | 15 |
| September | 16 | 10 | 56 | 10 |
| October | 9 | 4 | 73 | 13 |
| November | 3 | -1 | 72 | 17 |
| December | -2 | -6 | 59 | 16 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Saint Petersburg are June: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Saint Petersburg: Sunrise 05:24 · Sunset 20:40 · Day length 15:15
Time difference from Saint Petersburg right now:
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| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |