Museum of the History of Religion

Museum Saint Petersburg museum exploring global religious traditions

St. Petersburg museum with collections on world religions, Russian Orthodoxy and comparative displays; visitors study icons, manuscripts and religious artefacts.

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Museum of the History of Religion
St. Petersburg, Russia
59.9317, 30.3012
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Best Time to Visit Museum of the History of Religion #

Visit the Museum of the History of Religion in late spring or early autumn to enjoy milder weather and fewer tourists.

Summer (peak)
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warmest period and highest number of visitors (including cruise passengers); arrive early to avoid peak crowds.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep-Oct · 5-15°C
Cooler, pleasant conditions with fewer tourists-good for museum visits without heavy crowds.
Winter (low season)
Nov-Mar · -10-0°C
Cold, long nights and low visitor numbers make museums quieter, though some days are very cold for outdoor walking.

Weather & Climate near Museum of the History of Religion #

Climate

Museum of the History of Religion'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 -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (701 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 43 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 8°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° – 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° – 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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