AI-generatedMoscow, Idaho at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 620 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 786 m
Climate in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, Idaho has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Moscow, Idaho is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Moscow, Idaho
The best time to visit Moscow, Idaho is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 92 mm.
Moscow, Idaho through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Moscow, Idaho in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Moscow, Idaho in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–30 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Moscow, Idaho in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–24 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Moscow, Idaho in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Moscow, Idaho for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:0418:03
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:45–07:45 · evening 17:22–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:45 · evening 18:22–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Moscow, Idaho compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Moscow, Idaho in October?
In October, Moscow, Idaho is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:04 – 18:03
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Moscow, Idaho
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Moscow, Idaho: score 97 against 66. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 22 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Moscow, Idaho month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January3° · 3.2 h
In January, Moscow, Idaho is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 80 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in January17February5° · 4.4 h
In February, Moscow, Idaho is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in February28March10° · 5.4 h
In March, Moscow, Idaho is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in March61April14° · 7.3 h
In April, Moscow, Idaho is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in April87May19° · 8.7 h
In May, Moscow, Idaho is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in May96June23° · 10.3 h
In June, Moscow, Idaho is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in June83July30° · 12.6 h
In July, Moscow, Idaho is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in July86August29° · 10.7 h
In August, Moscow, Idaho is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in August97September24° · 8.4 h
In September, Moscow, Idaho is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in September66October16° · 5.8 h
In October, Moscow, Idaho is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in October12November8° · 3.5 h
In November, Moscow, Idaho is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in November6December3° · 2.8 h
In December, Moscow, Idaho is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 92 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moscow, Idaho.
Moscow, Idaho in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Moscow, Idaho
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−5°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 3° | −4° | 3.2 h | 14 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 5° | −4° | 4.4 h | 12 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | −1° | 5.4 h | 13 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 14° | 3° | 7.3 h | 11 | 52 |
| MayMay | 87 | 19° | 7° | 8.7 h | 10 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 23° | 10° | 10.3 h | 6 | 32 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 30° | 15° | 12.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 29° | 15° | 10.7 h | 3 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 24° | 10° | 8.4 h | 5 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 16° | 4° | 5.8 h | 9 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 8° | −1° | 3.5 h | 13 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 3° | −5° | 2.8 h | 15 | 92 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.73° N, 117.00° W · 786 m · America/Los_Angeles
Sunshine hours in Moscow, Idaho
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Moscow, Idaho, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Moscow, Idaho: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Moscow, Idaho has about 9 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Moscow, Idaho
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Moscow, Idaho
How breezy and how cloudy Moscow, Idaho is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Moscow, Idaho typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Moscow, Idaho: variable cloud, with about 5.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Moscow, Idaho
How often the day gets hot in Moscow, Idaho (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Moscow, Idaho has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Moscow, Idaho
When Moscow, Idaho is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Moscow, Idaho.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Moscow, Idaho
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Moscow, Idaho in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Moscow, Idaho has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,530 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Moscow, Idaho compared
Put Moscow, Idaho side by side with another destination.
Moscow vs Coeur d'Alene
In October the holiday weather in Moscow and Coeur d'Alene is about equally good (score 66 vs 62). During the day Coeur d'Alene is 1 °C cooler than Moscow.
| in October | Moscow | Coeur d'Alene |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Moscow, Idaho ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Mariposa (Yosemite)24°98
- 2Fresno26°98
- 3Sacramento26°96
- 4San Jose24°96
- 5Reno21°95
- 6Napa Valley25°95
- 7Berkeley22°14°95
- 8Oakland22°14°95
- 23MoscowThis page16°66
Near Moscow, Idaho
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Moscow, Idaho
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Moscow, Idaho's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Moscow, Idaho
When is the best time to visit Moscow, Idaho?
The best time to visit Moscow, Idaho is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Moscow, Idaho?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Moscow, Idaho?
Rain is frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 92 mm. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Moscow, Idaho get?
Moscow, Idaho gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Moscow, Idaho in?
Moscow, Idaho is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Moscow, Idaho?
A nonstop flight from London to Moscow, Idaho takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Moscow, Idaho?
Moscow, Idaho has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 89, summer holidays 85, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 8.