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Moscow Weather in August, Russia

Moscow Averages August

MOSCOW AVERAGES FOR AUGUST

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    17°C
    63°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    21°C
    70°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    13°C
    55°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    17°C
    64°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    17°C
    63°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    7 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    11 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    70 mm

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Moscow Daily Averages August

August 2024 Daily Averages

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1 Avg 21º 70º
Fri
2 Avg 20º 68º
Sat
3 Avg 19º 66º
4 Avg 21º 70º
5 Avg 20º 68º
6 Avg 20º 68º
7 Avg 22º 72º
8 Avg 19º 66º
9 Avg 20º 68º
10 Avg 20º 68º
11 Avg 20º 68º
12 Avg 20º 68º
13 Avg 19º 66º
14 Avg 17º 63º
15 Avg 18º 64º
16 Avg 17º 63º
17 Avg 16º 61º
18 Avg 16º 61º
19 Avg 17º 63º
20 Avg 17º 63º
21 Avg 17º 63º
22 Avg 17º 63º
23 Avg 17º 63º
24 Avg 15º 59º
25 Avg 14º 57º
26 Avg 16º 61º
27 Avg 15º 59º
28 Avg 16º 61º
29 Avg 16º 61º
30 Avg 14º 57º
31 Avg 15º 59º
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What's the Weather like in Moscow in August

Temperature

August is a peak vacation season in Moscow, with temperatures in the range of 13 degrees centigrade to 21 degrees centigrade.

The average temperature being 17 degrees Celsius, the city has its major tourist crowd come in during this time of the month.

Humidity and Rain

The city observes about 70 mm of rainfall during the month of August with a total estimate of around 11 days of rain.

With the humidity touching somewhere around 77 per cent, statistics say that the chance of having a wet day in August is about 30 per cent throughout the course of the month.

Sunshine Hours

The city records about 7.7 hours of sunshine hours on an average, with the total day light time decreasing steadily to about 15 hours.

In August, the shortest day is on August 31st with 13 hours, 55 minutes of daylight, and also, the longest day is on August 1, with about 16 hours, 2 minutes of daylight.

Wind

In August, the wind speed is estimated to be increasing from 7.9 miles per hour to 9.1 miles per hour.

It is recorded that the average wind direction during this time of the year is predominantly from the West, with a 39 per cent peak proportion on August 23rd.

Dress Code

Since the temperature is quite high during the month of August, you may want to pack some light t-shirts, tank tops and comfortable shorts.

Casual jeans and dresses, light jackets, sneakers and scarves with a raincoat for the occasional shower and a sweater for the cooler nights is a good idea when packing for a summer trip to Moscow.

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Moscow Hotels in August

Marriott Moscow Grand Hotel

One of the most famous plush hotels in Moscow, the Marriott Moscow Grand Hotel offers top notch luxury and sophisticated service. Situated in a great location, this hotel is a 4 minute walk from the nearest metro station and at a distance of about 2.3 km from Moscow's famous Red Square. The elegant rooms and suites are self-sufficient with features like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea and coffeemakers, access to a lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening appetizers, separate living areas (some with pull-out sofas), whirlpool tubs and/or kitchenettes. Other amenities to name are an indoor pool, a spa, beauty treatments and a fitness centre, a meeting and event space. The hotel features two in house restaurants serving international and modern European cuisine, and also a cosy lobby bar for lazy evenings.

Renaissance Moscow Centre Hotel

The Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel is a wonderful place for a night or two of pampered, extravagant stay. The stylish hotel is located 1.2 km from the Moscow Hippodrome, 3.3 km from the nearest metro station and 6 km from Moscow's city centre. With the standard rooms offering services like Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs, sitting areas, mini fridges, desks and bottled water, the upgrades have extra features like lounge access with free snacks and continental breakfast. If you take a suite, you have access to separate dining and living rooms and full kitchens. These services come complete with exceptional room service, casual and upscale in house restaurants, a bar and a seasonal café. Also included are a spa, an indoor pool, a children's pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre for enhanced comfort and a rich experience.

Izmailovo Vega Hotel

An affordable living place that's perfect for a short stay is the Izmailovo Vega hotel. This modern conference hotel is located at a 5-minute walk from Partizanskaya metro station, 8 minutes from Izmailovsky Park and at a distance of 14.6 km from The Moscow Kremlin. The hotel offers neat, relaxed rooms with all the necessary features such as free WiFi, flat-screens with satellite TV, and mini fridges. If you choose to upgrade, you are offered rooms with brilliant city views and if you still upgrade another level to a suite, you can enjoy the luxuries of marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, hardwood floors and kitchens. The hotel also has multiple dining options ranging from a high-end, stylish restaurant to a cafe-style eatery with a bright lobby bar, a fitness centre and 20 meeting rooms.

Izmailovo Beta

Izmailovo Beta is another relaxed, vibrant hotel known for its high quality service and reasonable rates. This hotel was designed and built for the 1980 Olympic Games, and features great views over Izmaylovsky Park. Offering free parking and visa assistance, the hotel is located at a 7-minute walk from Partizanskaya metro station and at a distance of 10 km from both the Red Square and the Grand Kremlin. While the standard rooms are self-sufficient with features like free Wi-Fi, TVs, mini fridges and desks, up gradations give you flat-screen TVs, safes and modern décor. With a little extra, you can opt for classy suites which feature separate seating areas with sofas. The place features two lobby bars, and a vivid and bright in-house restaurant includes both buffet and a la carte options.

Bars and Restaurants

AQ Kitchen

The AQ Kitchen is an interesting restaurant located at a convenient location best known for its delectable flavours and huge assortment of the best-tasting wines. Even the simplest dish takes up a whole new form and taste, and is surprisingly delicious at AQ. The restaurant features huge windows and stressed wood details, and with a shabby-chic interior, this place is a perfect set up for the eclectic menu. We recommend that you try the grilled squid with romesco sauce, the Moroccan chicken with couscous and a couple of wine flavours.

Pinzeria by Bontempi

Pinzeria by Bontempi is another brilliant place to try for great Italian flavours. The menu contains wonderful salads, soups, meat, great desserts and special chef recommendations to try from. While here, we recommend that you try the Pinza, an innovative pizza designed with a low amount of gluten and for an amazing heart filling taste. Also try the truffles and speck, they're equally good. If you are planning to visit, make sure you book tables in advance since this place is always crowded making it difficult to find a decent seat.

Vysota 5642

Vysota 5642 is named after the tallest mountain in Europe, Mt. Elbrus. This restaurant has comfortable, contemporary interiors that set the tone for an evening of authentic ethnic cuisine. The interiors feature special loft-inspired interiors with an open kitchen running along the length of the restaurant. It also features a welcoming bar area to wash away stress and wind down after a long day. At Vysota 5642, we recommend you to try the Iyagur, Dalan, Gedlibje and hot mousse pelamushi with ground walnuts.

Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago

Opened 24/7, the Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago is a brightly lit restaurant with revolutionary, bold hues and designs inspired by Petrov-Vodkin, Deyneka, Malevich, and similar 1920s luminaries. This contemporary restaurant serves authentic Russian cuisine using local Russian ingredients. Located on the first floor of the famous hotel- Hotel National, the restaurant is as frequented by socialists and businessmen of Moscow as it is by the tourists. The high quality food and stylish, modern and bright interiors is sure to give you a kick in the mood and make you feel lively and free spirited again. We highly recommend that you try the delicious "Pryanik" ice cream, wild game and lingonberry crepes and the carp and nelma dumplings.

Things to do in Moscow in August

Luzhniki Stadium

The Luzhniki stadium located in Moscow, is the national stadium of Russia, which is also the largest football stadium in Russia with its seating capacity of around 81000. Located in the Khamovniki district of Moscow, this stadium is worth going to if an event happens to take place here during your visit to Moscow. Luzhniki stadium is located very close to the city centre and has easy access to public transport systems with links to all parts of the city of Moscow.

Moscow Zoo

The Moscow Zoo is Russia's largest and houses about 5,000 animals of 750 species. Open all days in the week except on Sundays, the zoo is open from 10 am in the morning to 8 pm in the night during summers. This 100 year old zoo is a great place to go to especially if you have young children it makes a place for fun and great entertainment. With great food outlets and cafes, restrooms and gift shops at the venue, this makes for a wonderful place to relax and rewind with family and friends. If planning a visit, you could skip visiting on the weekends, as the zoo could be uncomfortably crowded.

Childrens World

If you're visiting Moscow with children, the "Children's World" in Lubyanka is something your children will love visiting and will remember cherished memories of, for a very long time. Also known as "the world of joy, happiness and dreams", this toy store is located on the Lubyanka square and conveniently accessible. This is basically a whole mall dedicated for children, with interactive activities, play areas, trampolines, slides and other similar equipment. 6 floors of children's toys, play equipment, clothes, food and accessories will take you a long time to explore, yet make for a fun, enjoyable time. A museum situated on the top floor of this mall provides an observation deck, and is free to access. It also offers a wonderful view of central Moscow.

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