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Piter generally experiences a harsh winter from November to March. Generally, because the winter of 2020 was marked by a virtual absence of snow and freezing temperatures. Tourist numbers peak during the "White Nights" (mid-May to mid-June). The city tends to be visited all year round, but considering the most balanced mix of mercury/ sunshine and visitor numbers, we advise against November and February and recommend the months of April and July to September.
The humid continental climate of St. Petersburg, with strong thermal contrasts between winter and summer, makes life hard for the people of St. Petersburg. Fortunately, summers are relatively warm with an average temperature between 15 and 25 °C, while in winter the average temperature is between -4 and -8 °C, with temperatures felt much lower, especially because of a chilly wind. It snows a lot in winter, it rains a lot the rest of the time...
The high tourist season is from mid-May to the end of August with a peak between mid-June and mid-July, during the White Nights. The hotels are full and prices rise. The rest of the year can be considered as the low season, except for the first 10 days of January when Russians celebrate Christmas and New Year with their families. Winter temperatures are far from the Siberian frosts, but the climate in St. Petersburg is still marked by the Baltic humidity. The sidewalks are then transformed into a skating rink or... paddling pool. Close-fitting clothes, a good windbreaker, waterproof shoes... and you are ready to walk around the city under the snow. Here, as elsewhere, there is no climate. The snow sometimes waits and the sun can sulk in summer. A quick look at the local weather forecast can help you avoid disappointment. Petersburgers have a joke that reflects the very changeable climate of the region: "If you do not like the weather today, wait 15 minutes."
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