Moscow in August: a seasonal travel plan
Moscow, Russia. In august, the average daytime high is 22.3 °C and the night-time low is 12.6 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
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Selected month: August
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Air temperature: Moscow
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 22.3 °C
- Nighttime low
- 12.6 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 63.7 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 11.5
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 22.9 | 13.5 | 4.8 |
| Days 11–20 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 3.9 |
| From day 21 | 21.8 | 11.6 | 2.8 |
What this month is like
Moscow, Russia. In august, the average daytime high is 22.3 °C and the night-time low is 12.6 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
There are 11.5 wet days on average, with about 63.7 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
Average daylight is 15.1 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What to pack
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 22.3 °C, August — 22.3 °C, next month — 16.5 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 19.2, 11.5 and 10.7.
Things to do
Moscow spreads in rings from the Kremlin and Red Square, and the city is easy to underestimate: distances are long, yet the metro cuts them to minutes. The historic centre works on foot, while Zamoskvorechye, Arbat and Sparrow Hills each need their own plan.
The Kremlin and the Armoury
Enter the Kremlin through the Trinity Tower and see the cathedrals, then visit the Armoury Chamber on a separate ticket. Allow half a day and arrive at opening time. Buy tickets in advance, as the Armoury runs timed entry.
Tretyakov Gallery
The Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane holds Russian painting from icons to the Wanderers. Afterwards walk down to the Vodootvodny Canal and into Zamoskvorechye. Two floors of the collection take about two hours to see.
Gorky Park and Muzeon
Gorky Park runs along the Moskva River and joins Muzeon, an open-air collection of sculptures. In summer there is bike rental and cafés on the embankment. The park entrance is a short walk from Oktyabrskaya metro.
Where to stay
Tverskaya and Teatralnaya
The centre around Tverskaya suits a first visit: Red Square, the Bolshoi and the boulevards are close. Hotels are plentiful, but streets are noisy and expensive. The boulevards and Patriarch's Ponds are a short walk away.
Zamoskvorechye
Zamoskvorechye offers quiet lanes, galleries and a short walk to the Tretyakov Gallery. Red Square is about fifteen minutes away across the bridge. Galleries on Bolshaya Ordynka are worth a detour.
Arbat
Arbat draws evening strollers with souvenir shops and cafés. It is a tourist district, so stay here for the location rather than the quiet. Choose a side lane away from the main street for quiet nights.
Getting to and around Moscow
Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports link to the centre by Aeroexpress trains, which run to Belorussky, Paveletsky and Kievsky stations. Inside the city the metro is the main transport: fast, cheap and covering every district. The centre is best explored on foot, and one metro ride reaches the outer sights.
Three days in Moscow
Red Square and the Kremlin
Start on Red Square, enter the Kremlin and its cathedrals, then walk down into Zaryadye park by the Moskva River. Spend the evening on Nikolskaya Street. Buy Kremlin tickets in advance and arrive when the gates open.
Tretyakov and Zamoskvorechye
Give the morning to the Tretyakov Gallery, then walk through Lavrushinsky Lane and the streets of Zamoskvorechye. Finish by the Vodootvodny Canal embankment. Look into the Church of the Resurrection in Kadashi on the way.
VDNKh and the metro
Ride the metro to VDNKh, walk through the exhibition grounds and the park, and study the stations of the Circle Line on the way. Return to the centre for dinner near Arbat.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.2 | -13.4 | 54.3 | 14.4 | 7.7 |
| February | -4.4 | -11.6 | 43.7 | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| March | -0.2 | -7.7 | 44.0 | 9.9 | 11.8 |
| April | 9.1 | 0.0 | 64.2 | 12.2 | 14.1 |
| May | 16.3 | 6.2 | 89.3 | 12.8 | 16.2 |
| June | 21.0 | 11.4 | 89.8 | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| July | 22.3 | 13.7 | 105.2 | 19.2 | 16.9 |
| August | 22.3 | 12.6 | 63.7 | 11.5 | 15.1 |
| September | 16.5 | 7.6 | 57.2 | 10.7 | 12.8 |
| October | 8.3 | 1.6 | 66.0 | 13.4 | 10.5 |
| November | 0.1 | -4.5 | 57.3 | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| December | -4.9 | -10.3 | 63.8 | 14.3 | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Moscow: what is the temperature in August?
The average daytime high is 22.3 °C and the night-time low is 12.6 °C. Daytime is suitable for a longer walk around the city. Leave time for breaks and lunch along the way.
How many days with precipitation are there in August?
On average, there are 11.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 63.7 mm. There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What should I pack for walks in August?
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 22.9 °C; 11–20 — 22.2 °C; 21 to month-end — 21.8 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in August?
The average is 15.1 hours. Long daylight hours make it easy to split a walk between morning and evening, with a longer break in between.
Is Moscow worth visiting in August?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 22.3 °C and nights around 12.6 °C work for you. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
What can I do in Moscow on a wet day in August?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Moscow in August?
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Average daylight is 15.1 hours.