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Moscow in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Moscow in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Moscow in April 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Moscow in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +50°F and about 3 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Moscow has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Moscow in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Moscow for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +52°F.

Is Moscow warm or cold in April?

Moscow is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +36°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Moscow:

Climate in Moscow in April

Moscow weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+36°F+50°F+64°F
Min. temperature
-18°F+3°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+79°F+91°F
Rainfall
7 mm29 mm56 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%70%67%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
14129
Rainy days
21117
Snowy days
1150

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +36°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 7 mm to 29 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 70%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Moscow in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Moscow is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 27%, leading to total precipitation of around 30 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Moscow wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 0%, for a monthly total of around 7 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Moscow?

This is the weather in Moscow in April 2023:
1 April
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+47°F
2 April
☁️
+48°F
3 April
☁️
+55°F
4 April
☁️
+55°F
5 April
☁️
+54°F
6 April
☀️
+57°F
7 April
☀️
+52°F
8 April
☀️
+55°F
9 April
☁️
+57°F
10 April
☁️
+56°F
11 April
☀️
+60°F
12 April
☁️
+64°F
13 April
☁️
+63°F
14 April
☁️
+47°F
15 April
☁️
+49°F
16 April
☁️
+56°F
17 April
☁️
+58°F
18 April
☁️
+58°F
19 April
☁️
+62°F
20 April
☀️
+63°F
21 April
☀️
+61°F
22 April
☀️
+60°F
23 April
☀️
+67°F
24 April
☀️
+70°F
25 April
☁️
+65°F
26 April
🌧️
+58°F
27 April
☀️
+68°F
28 April
☁️
+57°F
29 April
☀️
+54°F
30 April
☁️
+52°F
In April 2023 Moscow had 11 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Moscow climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Moscow in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+43°F) and the highest in 2020 (+52°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 262 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 601 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Moscow in April:

Is April a good time to visit Moscow?

April is a really good time to go to Moscow. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Moscow.

Can you sunbathe in Moscow in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Moscow rainy in April?

Moscow is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Moscow in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Moscow in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Russia

Check out the weather for other cities in Russia.

Monthly weather in Moscow

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Moscow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.