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Saint Petersburg in October
The weather in October
In October, Saint Petersburg averages daytime highs of 9° and night-time lows of 4° — cold weather by day. Expect around 73 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 53%.
Days are 7.2° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 6°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.
October scores 15/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Saint Petersburg. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:37 and sets at 17:53 local time, giving 10 h 15 min of daylight. Days shorten by 160 minutes over the month.
Why 15/100?
How the score for October is builtBeach score this month: 9/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Saint Petersburg this month
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Saint Petersburg in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
October scores 15/100 for Saint Petersburg, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 9°C with 14 wet days.
How warm is Saint Petersburg in October?
Daytime highs average 9°C and night-time lows 4°C in October.
Does it rain a lot in Saint Petersburg in October?
Saint Petersburg receives about 73 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 14 days.
Can you swim in Saint Petersburg in October?
The sea averages 9°C in October, cold for most swimmers.