Catherine Palace (Moscow) Palace
Imperial-era palace in Moscow
Catherine Palace (Moscow) at a Glance#
Address: Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), near Saint Petersburg, Russia
Website: https://tsarselo.ru/
Hours: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm (closed Tuesdays in some seasons)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Catherine Palace (Moscow)#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -5° | -13° | 45 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -4° | -12° | 34 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 32 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 11° | 4° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.1h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 63 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 56 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -3° | -11° | 51 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
