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

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

Weather in St. Petersburg in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit St. Petersburg in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 54 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

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St. Petersburg has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in St. Petersburg in September

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

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +50°F.

Is St. Petersburg warm or cold in September?

St. Petersburg is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +45°F.

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

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in St. Petersburg:

Climate in St. Petersburg in September

St. Petersburg weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+68°F+57°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+27°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+82°F+66°F
Rainfall
85 mm54 mm48 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%80%82%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
853
Cloudy days
131721
Rainy days
1086
Snowy days
001

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 85 mm to 54 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in August to 5 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 St. Petersburg is gradually decreasing during September, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in St. Petersburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 74 mm, with a 63% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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.

How was the weather last September in St. Petersburg?

This is the weather in St. Petersburg in September 2023:
1 September
🌧️
+49°F
2 September
☀️
+52°F
3 September
☀️
+53°F
4 September
☁️
+53°F
5 September
☁️
+52°F
6 September
☀️
+54°F
7 September
🌧️
+52°F
8 September
☀️
+55°F
9 September
☁️
+59°F
10 September
☀️
+62°F
11 September
☀️
+64°F
12 September
☀️
+64°F
13 September
☀️
+65°F
14 September
🌧️
+58°F
15 September
🌧️
+59°F
16 September
🌧️
+61°F
17 September
🌧️
+56°F
18 September
☁️
+58°F
19 September
🌧️
+54°F
20 September
☁️
+56°F
21 September
🌧️
+55°F
22 September
☁️
+55°F
23 September
🌫️
+55°F
24 September
☀️
+54°F
25 September
🌧️
+48°F
26 September
🌫️
+53°F
27 September
☀️
+55°F
28 September
🌧️
+50°F
29 September
🌧️
+47°F
30 September
☁️
+50°F
In September 2023 St. Petersburg had 10 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+52°F) and the highest in 2014 (+75°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 147 mm.

FAQ

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

Is September a good time to visit St. Petersburg?

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

Can you sunbathe in St. Petersburg in September?

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

Is St. Petersburg rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in St. Petersburg in September?

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