AI-generatedPeterhof at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 19.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 688 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Peterhof
Peterhof has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Peterhof is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Peterhof
The best time to visit Peterhof is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in July it only reaches 19.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is frequent in June, in August, in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 95 mm.
Peterhof through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Peterhof in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–16 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Peterhof in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Peterhof in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Peterhof in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–0 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3717:56
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 07:11–08:36 · evening 16:57–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:11 · evening 18:21–18:38
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 Peterhof compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 12° to 8°. The days get 2.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Sea | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 8.9 h |
What is the weather like in Peterhof in October?
In October, Peterhof is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min07:37 – 17:56
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Peterhof
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Peterhof: score 51 against 8. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 10 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 51better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 15° |
| Sea | 9.8° | 19.3° |
| Sunshine | 2.0 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 60 mmbetter | 89 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Peterhof month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−2° · Sea 0° · 0.7 h
In January, Peterhof is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in January12February−2° · Sea 0° · 1.7 h
In February, Peterhof is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in February16March2° · Sea 0° · 3.9 h
In March, Peterhof is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in March21April9° · Sea 2° · 5.9 h
In April, Peterhof is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in April27May16° · Sea 9° · 8.0 h
In May, Peterhof is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in May26June19° · Sea 15° · 8.2 h
In June, Peterhof is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in June51July22° · Sea 19° · 8.4 h
In July, Peterhof is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Peterhof – and yet one of the best months here.
Peterhof in July36August21° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h
In August, Peterhof is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in August14September16° · Sea 15° · 4.3 h
In September, Peterhof is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in September8October9° · Sea 10° · 2.0 h
In October, Peterhof is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in October9November3° · Sea 6° · 0.8 h
In November, Peterhof is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in November8December0° · Sea 2° · 0.3 h
In December, Peterhof is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 47 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Peterhof.
Peterhof in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Peterhof
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 February (−7°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | −2° | −7° | 0.4° | 0.7 h | 11 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | −2° | −7° | −0.2° | 1.7 h | 9 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 2° | −4° | 0.1° | 3.9 h | 9 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 9° | 2° | 1.9° | 5.9 h | 10 | 42 |
| MayMay | 27 | 16° | 7° | 8.5° | 8.0 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 19° | 12° | 15.1° | 8.2 h | 13 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 22° | 15° | 19.3° | 8.4 h | 14 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 21° | 14° | 18.8° | 7.1 h | 14 | 95 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 16° | 10° | 15.0° | 4.3 h | 11 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 9° | 4° | 9.8° | 2.0 h | 13 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 3° | 0° | 5.7° | 0.8 h | 12 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 0° | −4° | 2.4° | 0.3 h | 12 | 47 |
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
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Sea temperature in Peterhof
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.7 – 10.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Peterhof ranges from −0.2 °C in February to 19.3 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 17.9 and 21.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.4° | −0.3° | 1.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.2° | −0.6° | 0.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.1° | −0.3° | 0.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.9° | 0.7° | 3.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.5° | 5.3° | 10.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.1° | 11.9° | 17.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 19.3° | 17.9° | 21.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.8° | 17.4° | 20.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.0° | 13.7° | 16.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.8° | 8.7° | 10.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.7° | 4.5° | 6.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.4° | 1.2° | 3.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Peterhof
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 2.0 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Peterhof, 19 % 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 Peterhof: 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, Peterhof has about 13 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Peterhof
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Peterhof
How breezy and how cloudy Peterhof 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 Peterhof typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Peterhof: mostly cloudy, with about 2.0 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.
Snow in Peterhof
When Peterhof 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, Peterhof has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Peterhof
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Peterhof 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.
Peterhof has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,090 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Peterhof compared
Put Peterhof side by side with another destination.
Peterhof vs Kronstadt
In October the holiday weather in Peterhof and Kronstadt is about equally good (score 8 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Kronstadt as in Peterhof. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Peterhof | Kronstadt |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Peterhof ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Kolomna10°23
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- 6Serpukhov10°22
- 7Smolensk9°20
- 8Pskov10°19
- 29PeterhofThis page9°10°8
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Frequently asked questions about Peterhof
When is the best time to visit Peterhof?
The best time to visit Peterhof is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Peterhof?
The sea temperature in Peterhof ranges from −0.2 °C in February to 19.3 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Peterhof in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Peterhof?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Peterhof?
Rain is frequent in June, in August, in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 95 mm. The driest month is February with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Peterhof get?
Peterhof gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 0.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Peterhof in?
Peterhof is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Peterhof?
A nonstop flight from London to Peterhof takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Peterhof?
Peterhof has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 27, summer holidays 41, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 9.