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St. Petersburg in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in St. Petersburg in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for St. Petersburg, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in St. Petersburg in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit St. Petersburg in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +25°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 3 snowy days in the month and around 25 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°F
Avg. max. temperature
-27°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
8 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St. Petersburg has OK weather in February.

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Is St. Petersburg warm or cold in February?

St. Petersburg is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°F to +25°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°F to +16°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

February is one of the coolest months in St. Petersburg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in St. Petersburg in February

St. Petersburg weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+25°F+25°F+36°F
Min. temperature
-38°F-27°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+48°F+46°F+61°F
Rainfall
7 mm8 mm10 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%81%75%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
227
Cloudy days
242220
Rainy days
111
Snowy days
433

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 7 mm to 8 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in St. Petersburg in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in St. Petersburg is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in St. Petersburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 68 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
St. Petersburg wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in St. Petersburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 29%, for a monthly total of around 98 mm.

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

How was the weather last February in St. Petersburg?

This is the weather in St. Petersburg in February 2023:
1 February
🌨️
+26°F
2 February
🌨️
+23°F
3 February
🌫️
+20°F
4 February
☁️
+18°F
5 February
🌨️
+24°F
6 February
☁️
+34°F
7 February
🌨️
+34°F
8 February
🌨️
+34°F
9 February
☁️
+35°F
10 February
🌧️
+36°F
11 February
☁️
+33°F
12 February
☁️
+35°F
13 February
🌨️
+35°F
14 February
🌧️
+36°F
15 February
🌧️
+38°F
16 February
🌧️
+38°F
17 February
🌧️
+37°F
18 February
🌨️
+36°F
19 February
🌨️
+35°F
20 February
☁️
+33°F
21 February
☁️
+34°F
22 February
☁️
+36°F
23 February
☁️
+25°F
24 February
🌧️
+37°F
25 February
🌧️
+36°F
26 February
☀️
+34°F
27 February
☀️
+31°F
28 February
☀️
+36°F
In February 2023 St. Petersburg had 3 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of +18°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in St. Petersburg in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+11°F) and the highest in 1990 (+39°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St. Petersburg in February:

Is February a good time to visit St. Petersburg?

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

Can you sunbathe in St. Petersburg in February?

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

Is St. Petersburg rainy in February?

St. Petersburg is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in St. Petersburg in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St. Petersburg in February, 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 St. Petersburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St. Petersburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.