Peterhof, Russia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Peterhof, Russia? If you're planning to go to Peterhof, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Peterhof, Russia

Based on the climate and weather in Peterhof, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Peterhof, Russia by month

January

If you are traveling to Peterhof in January, you will notice that it is unbearably cold and extremely snowy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Pajamas, such as sweats
Multiple layer jacket shell
Scarf
Gloves
Sweaters
Waterproof luggage
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments

February

February in Peterhof can be bitter cold and extremely snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Scarf
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Very heavy socks
Umbrella
Sweaters
Thermal undergarments
Rain coat
Fleeces
Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots

March

Traveling to Peterhof in March, you will notice that it is frosty, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time and snow about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sweaters
Gloves
Pajamas, such as sweats
Umbrella
Very heavy socks
Scarf
Multiple layer jacket shell
Rain coat
Fleeces
Insulated boots
Thermal undergarments

April

If you are traveling to Peterhof in April, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear

May

May in Peterhof is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Socks
Long skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece

June

June in Peterhof is balmy and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Rain boots

July

If you visit Peterhof during July, you are likely to find that it is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain boots
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat

August

If you vacation in Peterhof during August, you are likely to find that it is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Rain boots
Socks
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining

September

September here is chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Long skirts

October

If you visit Peterhof during October, you are likely to find that it is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces

November

Traveling to Peterhof in November, you will notice that it is frosty, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens

December

If you go to Peterhof in December, you will notice that it is frosty, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments
Umbrella
Insulated boots
Sweaters
Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof footwear
Scarf
Rain coat
Multiple layer jacket shell
Fleeces
Gloves

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Peterhof, Russia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Peterhof, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Peterhof
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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