Catherine Palace (Moscow)

Palace Imperial-era palace in Moscow

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Catherine Palace (Moscow)
Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), near Saint Petersburg, Russia
55.7614, 37.6953
Daily 10:00am-6:00pm (closed Tuesdays in some seasons)
Admission fee applies for palace and museum areas (varies by ticket; reduced fees for students/children)

How to Get to Catherine Palace (Moscow) #

Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) is about 25-30 km south of central Saint Petersburg. Regular commuter trains and buses run from Moskovsky Railway Station; the ride is roughly 40-50 minutes. Many tour operators offer guided trips directly from Saint Petersburg. Once in Pushkin, the palace is within walking distance from the town center.

Tips for Visiting Catherine Palace (Moscow) #

  • Buy tickets in advance during high season to avoid long lines for the palace and the Amber Room reproductions.
  • Allow at least three hours to explore both the palace interiors and the extensive formal gardens.
  • Wear weather-appropriate footwear-the park paths can be muddy in wet weather and extensive to walk.

Best Time to Visit Catherine Palace (Moscow) #

Late spring through early autumn is best for seeing the palace interiors and extensive gardens; late spring gives the best floral displays.

Late Spring-Early Summer
May-June · 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Gardens come into bloom and the palace is at its most photogenic; days are long in northern latitudes.
Summer
July-August · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Warm and busiest tourist months; expect crowds but also full floral displays in the park.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Crisp air and golden leaves make the park atmospheric; fewer crowds than midsummer.

Weather & Climate near Catherine Palace (Moscow) #

Climate

Catherine Palace (Moscow)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (679 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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