St Petersburg weather in April
Cold, with some rainy days. Average highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C, with around 11 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While April isn't our top-rated month for St Petersburg, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
9°C
Average low
0°C
Rainy days
11 days
Best months to visit
Year-round
What to do in St Petersburg in April
Whatever the weather, St Petersburg rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Touring the Hermitage Museum's millions of artworks across 350 rooms
Boating the Neva River and canals seeing palaces and bridges at water level
Visiting the opulent Alexander Palace and Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo
Attending ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre for classical Russian dance
Walking the Nevsky Prospect main avenue for architecture and shopping
Experiencing the White Nights (June-July) with daylight at midnight
What to pack for April
Pack for cold weather — a proper winter coat, thermal layers, waterproof boots, and warm accessories. You'll want a good base layer for outdoor activities.
Browse other months
January
-3C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
-2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April (you are here)
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
15C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
20C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
July
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
15C
Cool, with some rainy days.
October
8C
Cold, with some rainy days.
November
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
-1C
Cold, with some rainy days.
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