Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is Russia's second largest city, with a population of more than 5 million people perched at the eastern tip of of the Baltic Sea and the Neva River. This is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth and virtually any building in the large historic centre.

Climate

There is a huge seasonal variation in day length due to the city's position at 60°N. Days are less than 6 hours long at the end of December, but it never gets darker than twilight during the White Nights season in June. Not only are the days very short in late autumn and early winter, but the weather may be overcast for weeks, without a hint of blue sky, which may feel depressing. July and August are usually the rainiest months, though the difference is usually not big enough to worry about. But if you care about this, it is a good idea to have an umbrella or raincoat handy. The driest season with least precipitation is early spring.

In April, the streets are covered in sludge as the snow melts.

June is peak tourist season during the famous White Nights (roughly 11 June–2 July), when the sun sets only for a brief period of twilight, and the streets stay alive around the clock. Book early.

July and August are usually the warmest months. This is a rather northern city, and it rarely gets really hot, but even more modest warmth can be hard to bear in summer because of the high humidity. Rain showers usually come and go throughout this time, so it is always a good idea for one to have an umbrella or rain jacket at all times, even on sunny clear days.

Late September—early October is a lovely time in the city. The temperatures drop to moderate, often with strong winds, and the tourists are all gone. Rain is still common.

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