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Moscow in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Moscow in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Moscow in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +72°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 70 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Moscow has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Moscow in August

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

The temperature in August is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +77°F.

Is Moscow warm or cold in August?

Moscow is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Moscow, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Moscow in August

Moscow weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+72°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+34°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+99°F+86°F
Rainfall
80 mm70 mm62 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%76%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
8911
Rainy days
201816
Snowy days
000

August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 70 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Moscow is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Moscow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Moscow, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last August in Moscow?

This is the weather in Moscow in August 2023:
1 August
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+79°F
2 August
☀️
+78°F
3 August
☁️
+83°F
4 August
☀️
+82°F
5 August
☀️
+84°F
6 August
☀️
+89°F
7 August
☀️
+86°F
8 August
☁️
+79°F
9 August
☀️
+74°F
10 August
☀️
+76°F
11 August
☁️
+74°F
12 August
🌧️
+73°F
13 August
☁️
+70°F
14 August
☁️
+73°F
15 August
☀️
+78°F
16 August
☀️
+79°F
17 August
☀️
+82°F
18 August
☁️
+83°F
19 August
☀️
+81°F
20 August
☁️
+75°F
21 August
☁️
+70°F
22 August
☁️
+68°F
23 August
☁️
+65°F
24 August
☁️
+61°F
25 August
☁️
+66°F
26 August
☁️
+65°F
27 August
☁️
+68°F
28 August
☁️
+69°F
29 August
☁️
+61°F
30 August
☁️
+67°F
31 August
☀️
+77°F
In August 2023 Moscow had 13 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 August 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 August:

Is August a good time to visit Moscow?

It’s always a good time to visit Moscow, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Moscow in August?

August has mild temperatures in Moscow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Moscow rainy in August?

Moscow is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Moscow in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Moscow in August, 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.