Moscow weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Moscow: highs of 22°C (72°F) and about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (54°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is cooler and drier; September brings highs of 16°C (61°F) and 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Moscow, the largest city in Moscow. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Moscow?
best month Weather score 76/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Moscow.
Does it rain a lot in Moscow in August?
Some rain is normal: about 75 mm (3.0 in) falls in an average August. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Moscow in August?
Days average 22°C (72°F) and nights 12°C (54°F).
Moscow weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | -6°C (22°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 42 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 42 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 49 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 86 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 86 mm | 64% | best |
| July | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 93 mm | 61% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | 58% | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm | 67% | best |
| October | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 69 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| November | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| December | -5°C (23°F) | -10°C (13°F) | 52 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Moscow in August
Weather can differ a lot within Moscow: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Mar’ino | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Vykhino-Zhulebino | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Zelenograd | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 79 mm | best |
| Severnyy | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Yasenevo | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Lyublino | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Bibirevo | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Gol’yanovo | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Strogino | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Zhulebino | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm | best |