Moscow weather in August
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Moscow. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
23°C
Average low
14°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
August
What to do in Moscow in August
Whatever the weather, Moscow rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Walking Red Square and circumambulating the Kremlin fortress walls
Visiting St. Basil's Cathedral's labyrinthine interior galleries and perspectives
Touring the Kremlin Palace, Armoury, and cathedral complexes inside walls
Attending ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre for classical Russian performance
Exploring world-class museums: Pushkin Museum, Tretyakov Gallery, History Museum
Riding the ornate Metro stations art deco mosaics and chandeliers
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
-5C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
-3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
11C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
18C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
June
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
July
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
August (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
September
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
October
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
November
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
-2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
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