St Petersburg is at its most wedding-friendly when long northern daylight meets manageable temperatures, but the city’s calendar matters almost as much as the weather. This is a place of bright late-spring optimism, famous White Nights and grand indoor venues, yet also sudden showers, cool evenings by the Neva and busy visitor periods that can reshape transport, hotel prices and photography plans.
The historical picture here uses data from 2016-2025, so treat it as a strong signal rather than a promise. In practice, couples should balance the sunnier late May and June pattern against river traffic, drawbridge logistics, major city events, and the fact that St Petersburg’s most atmospheric season is also one of its busiest for guests and suppliers.
June is the highest-ranked month in this report for St Petersburg, with 13.48 average daily sunshine hours and an average daily maximum of 20.26°C. That combination suits palace gardens, courtyards and waterfront portraits without the heavier heat some guests struggle with elsewhere. The trade-off is that this is peak White Nights season, so the city feels festive, bright and photogenic but also busy. If you want a June celebration, reserve guest rooms early, allow extra journey time in the centre, and make sure your venue has a polished wet-weather option rather than relying entirely on an outdoor plan.
Historically, 16 June is the standout date in this dataset for St Petersburg, showing 15.33 sunshine hours, 1.3 precipitation hours and a maximum temperature of 21.75°C. It is easy to see why that appeals: soft late-evening light, comfortable conditions for walking between ceremony and reception, and a strong chance of those luminous White Nights photographs. For Saturdays in the planning years, the strongest options are 30 May 2026, 22 May 2027 and 03 June 2028, all of which combine long daylight with moderate temperatures. Even so, this is still a historical pattern from 2016-2025, not a guarantee for your exact wedding day.
In St Petersburg, a strong weather date should always be checked against the city calendar. White Nights celebrations, Scarlet Sails, major forums and summer visitor peaks can tighten hotel supply and affect central traffic or embankment access. Before confirming, ask venues about riverfront restrictions, late-night noise, and whether guest coaches or taxis may be slowed by bridge schedules and busy streets.
Keep reading to view the best day to get married, hours of rain per day and average high temperature per day in St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia for every month in 2026, 2027 and 2028:
Weather history is most useful when combined with the realities of planning a celebration here. These checks can help turn the report into a date that works for you and your guests.
In St Petersburg, June weather is attractive, but White Nights celebrations and Scarlet Sails can affect hotel prices, traffic, embankment access and the general noise level. Before paying deposits, ask both venue and planner what usually happens around your preferred weekend.
The Neva and its bridges are part of the city’s appeal, but they can complicate a wedding timeline, especially for late finishes, guest coaches and photo tours across central districts. Build in generous transfer time and confirm routes for anyone staying outside the immediate venue area.
Even in the better-ranked months, St Petersburg can turn wet or cool quickly. A venue with elegant salons, covered terraces or a winter garden protects the experience and the photographs. The best local plans are not only weatherproof; they still look intentional if everything moves inside.
Late May, June and early July offer unusually extended evening brightness, which is a real advantage for portraits and relaxed timelines. Instead of rushing all photography before dinner, consider a short golden-late-evening session and a later reception flow that takes advantage of the light.
June currently ranks highest in Dropory's historical analysis for St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia. Use the result alongside venue availability, guest travel and your preferred wedding style.
16 June currently has the strongest historical weather result in this report. Past patterns cannot guarantee future conditions, so keep a suitable indoor or covered option available.
Dropory compares daily sunshine, precipitation and temperature history to rank months, dates and Saturdays, then combines those signals with practical local planning guidance.
June is the strongest month in this report, helped by 13.48 average sunshine hours and a 20.26°C average daily maximum across the 2016-2025 data range. But “best” depends on your priorities. June brings White Nights beauty and comfortable temperatures, yet also higher demand, larger crowds and more pressure on central hotels and venues.
For many couples, yes. May is slightly cooler at 14.86°C on average, but it has 12.12 sunshine hours and lower average precipitation hours than June in this dataset. It often gives you long daylight and a fresh spring feel with a bit less peak-season pressure, especially if you want easier guest accommodation and simpler city logistics.
Yes, but only with a genuine indoor fallback. Late May, June, July and early September are the most practical windows, with June particularly strong and July the warmest on average. Even then, showers, cool breezes and sudden changes are part of the local pattern. The safest approach is a venue where outdoor and indoor setups both feel equally considered.
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St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in January, 2027:
21 January
Top dates with the most sunshine
21 January
- 2 median hours of sunny weather
07 January
- 1.8 median hours of sunny weather
20 January
- 1.6 median hours of sunny weather
29 January
- 1.6 median hours of sunny weather
25 January
- 1.5 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in January 2027
30 January
- 1.5 median hours of sunny weather
16 January
- 1.3 median hours of sunny weather
02 January
- 1.2 median hours of sunny weather
23 January
- 0.9 median hours of sunny weather
09 January
- 0.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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January weddings in St Petersburg are for couples who want drama rather than daylight. Historical averages are just 1.11 sunshine hours a day, with a -2.95°C average daily maximum and 6.31 precipitation hours, so outdoor plans need to be brief and purposeful. The upside is the city’s winter grandeur: snowy façades, candlelit interiors and richly decorated historic venues can feel wonderfully cinematic. New Year holiday travel patterns can affect staffing, guest schedules and restaurant availability, especially in the first part of the month. If you choose January, prioritise a venue where ceremony, portraits and reception can all happen indoors without long exposed transfers.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in February, 2027:
27 February
Top dates with the most sunshine
27 February
- 6.1 median hours of sunny weather
22 February
- 4.2 median hours of sunny weather
21 February
- 4 median hours of sunny weather
24 February
- 3.8 median hours of sunny weather
08 February
- 3.7 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in February 2027
27 February
- 6.1 median hours of sunny weather
13 February
- 2.9 median hours of sunny weather
06 February
- 2.5 median hours of sunny weather
20 February
- 1.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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February remains firmly wintry, but it offers a little more light than midwinter in St Petersburg. The month averages 2.61 sunshine hours a day, 5.88 precipitation hours and a -2.16°C average daily maximum, so guests should still expect icy pavements and coat-check logistics. Visually, though, this can be a strong month for formal city weddings in museums, hotels and historic interiors, especially if you want crisp air outside and a warm, elegant reception inside. Around late February, the city can feel less holiday-disrupted than January. A practical move here is arranging transport door to door so older relatives are not navigating slippery streets.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in March, 2027:
30 March
Top dates with the most sunshine
30 March
- 9.3 median hours of sunny weather
29 March
- 9.2 median hours of sunny weather
27 March
- 8.4 median hours of sunny weather
24 March
- 8.4 median hours of sunny weather
28 March
- 8.2 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in March 2027
27 March
- 8.4 median hours of sunny weather
20 March
- 7.1 median hours of sunny weather
13 March
- 5.7 median hours of sunny weather
06 March
- 5 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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March is a transition month in St Petersburg, when the city starts to brighten but does not yet behave like spring every day. Average daily sunshine rises to 6.12 hours, while the average maximum reaches 2.02°C and precipitation averages 4.32 hours. That extra light helps with daytime ceremonies and photography, yet thawing conditions can mean slush rather than romantic snow. Couples often find March best for indoor-led celebrations with a short outdoor portrait window if conditions cooperate. Because temperatures are still low, choose footwear-friendly locations and ask your photographer to scout covered colonnades, foyers or glass-roofed spaces as a backup.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in April, 2027:
28 April
Top dates with the most sunshine
28 April
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
19 April
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
23 April
- 11 median hours of sunny weather
11 April
- 10.7 median hours of sunny weather
17 April
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in April 2027
17 April
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
24 April
- 8.7 median hours of sunny weather
10 April
- 8.7 median hours of sunny weather
03 April
- 7.7 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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April brings a clear change of mood in St Petersburg. With 9.06 average sunshine hours and an average daily maximum of 8.17°C, the city begins to feel genuinely usable for daytime outdoor moments, even if it is still cool by the river. Precipitation averages 4.31 hours, so a terrace ceremony can work, but only if you have a rapid indoor fallback. Gardens and palace grounds start looking more inviting, and the city is usually easier for guest accommodation than the summer peak. April suits couples who want brightness without the full White Nights rush. Book a venue with attractive indoor architecture so spring weather changes do not undermine the look of the day.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in May, 2027:
22 May
Top dates with the most sunshine
22 May
- 14.7 median hours of sunny weather
30 May
- 14.7 median hours of sunny weather
13 May
- 14.6 median hours of sunny weather
20 May
- 14 median hours of sunny weather
09 May
- 13.9 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in May 2027
22 May
- 14.7 median hours of sunny weather
15 May
- 13.6 median hours of sunny weather
29 May
- 12.9 median hours of sunny weather
01 May
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
08 May
- 11.1 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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May is one of the most attractive compromises for a wedding in St Petersburg. Historical averages reach 12.12 sunshine hours, precipitation drops to 3.29 hours, and the average daily maximum is a pleasant 14.86°C. That makes it a strong month for outdoor ceremonies, boat-adjacent portraits and walks through parks without midsummer crowd levels. The strongest historical date in the month, 22 May, reflects that balance particularly well. Around Victory Day in early May, however, central areas can be busier and some logistics may be less straightforward. If May appeals, aim to confirm hotel blocks early and check whether your route crosses heavily visited embankments or squares.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in June, 2027:
16 June
Top dates with the most sunshine
16 June
- 15.3 median hours of sunny weather
23 June
- 15 median hours of sunny weather
01 June
- 15 median hours of sunny weather
03 June
- 14.7 median hours of sunny weather
07 June
- 14.3 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in June 2027
26 June
- 13.4 median hours of sunny weather
05 June
- 13.2 median hours of sunny weather
19 June
- 13.1 median hours of sunny weather
12 June
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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June is St Petersburg in its most famous wedding season. It leads this report with 13.48 average sunshine hours, 3.9 precipitation hours and a 20.26°C average daily maximum, which is why so many couples are drawn to it. White Nights create extraordinarily long, glowing evenings, giving you time for portraits after dinner without losing the light. The catch is competition: hotels, photographers and sought-after venues are in high demand, and city celebrations can create crowding. Scarlet Sails, in particular, can affect the atmosphere and movement in central areas. For a June date, ask detailed questions about embankment access, sound levels and late-night transport for guests.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in July, 2027:
14 July
Top dates with the most sunshine
14 July
- 14.6 median hours of sunny weather
03 July
- 14.5 median hours of sunny weather
16 July
- 14.4 median hours of sunny weather
26 July
- 14.2 median hours of sunny weather
23 July
- 14 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in July 2027
03 July
- 14.5 median hours of sunny weather
17 July
- 13.4 median hours of sunny weather
24 July
- 12.4 median hours of sunny weather
10 July
- 12.3 median hours of sunny weather
31 July
- 10.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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July is the warmest month in this dataset for St Petersburg, with an average daily maximum of 22.23°C and 12.45 sunshine hours, but it also brings 5.32 precipitation hours on average. In other words, you get summer energy with a greater chance of showers than June. The city can feel lively and expansive, with parks, canals and suburban palace venues all working beautifully for weddings, yet guests may encounter peak-season prices and popular sights packed with visitors. Navy Day period activity can also make parts of the city and Kronstadt busier. If you marry in July, build extra time into every transfer and avoid a schedule that depends on flawless weather throughout.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in August, 2027:
10 August
Top dates with the most sunshine
10 August
- 13.6 median hours of sunny weather
06 August
- 12.5 median hours of sunny weather
18 August
- 12.5 median hours of sunny weather
15 August
- 12.5 median hours of sunny weather
14 August
- 12.3 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in August 2027
14 August
- 12.3 median hours of sunny weather
28 August
- 9.9 median hours of sunny weather
07 August
- 9.8 median hours of sunny weather
21 August
- 9.7 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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12.3 h
3.2 h
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70 °F
12.5 h
3.1 h
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72 °F
12 h
4.1 h
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73 °F
12.2 h
3.5 h
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71 °F
12.5 h
4.1 h
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72 °F
10.6 h
4 h
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70 °F
9.9 h
5.5 h
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68 °F
9.7 h
5.4 h
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68 °F
11 h
5.4 h
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68 °F
7.8 h
9.3 h
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67 °F
9.3 h
7.7 h
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66 °F
9.1 h
6.7 h
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65 °F
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7.7 h
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66 °F
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4 h
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67 °F
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3.3 h
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66 °F
9.3 h
4.5 h
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67 °F
7 h
7.3 h
31
67 °F
7.9 h
5.9 h
August still offers good light in St Petersburg, averaging 10.47 sunshine hours, with a 20.7°C average daily maximum. It remains comfortable for outdoor receptions and waterside photography, but 5.62 precipitation hours make it one of the wetter warm months in this report, so uncovered plans need caution. By this point the city often feels a touch less frantic than the peak White Nights period, which can be helpful for guest bookings, while still retaining a summery atmosphere. Early August can be especially appealing if you want evening light without the June intensity. A sensible choice is a venue with both garden space and an elegant indoor dining room in the same property.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in September, 2027:
04 September
Top dates with the most sunshine
04 September
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
10 September
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
03 September
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
02 September
- 9.8 median hours of sunny weather
07 September
- 9.8 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in September 2027
04 September
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
11 September
- 8.7 median hours of sunny weather
18 September
- 8.6 median hours of sunny weather
25 September
- 6.5 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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66 °F
7.6 h
6.5 h
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64 °F
9.8 h
3.5 h
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4 h
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5.1 h
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64 °F
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67 °F
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66 °F
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64 °F
7.8 h
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60 °F
6 h
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7 h
6.2 h
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8 h
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58 °F
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7.4 h
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3.5 h
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3.6 h
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3.9 h
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59 °F
8 h
3.9 h
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58 °F
7.6 h
3.7 h
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56 °F
8.1 h
4.2 h
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56 °F
6.5 h
2.8 h
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58 °F
6.9 h
1.7 h
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58 °F
6.3 h
2.4 h
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56 °F
5.5 h
3.7 h
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55 °F
4 h
5.1 h
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54 °F
5.4 h
7.7 h
September can be lovely for couples who want St Petersburg’s classic architecture and softer light without midsummer crowds. The month averages 7.78 sunshine hours, 4.43 precipitation hours and a 16.06°C daily maximum, so it is cooler but still workable for outdoor ceremonies earlier in the day. Trees begin to turn, parks become more atmospheric, and guests often find the city easier to navigate than in high summer. The trade-off is shorter daylight and a more autumnal feel by evening, especially near the water. If you choose September, bring your ceremony time forward and plan a warm drinks station or wraps for any outdoor reception elements.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in October, 2027:
02 October
Top dates with the most sunshine
02 October
- 7.5 median hours of sunny weather
01 October
- 7.5 median hours of sunny weather
13 October
- 5.8 median hours of sunny weather
07 October
- 5.7 median hours of sunny weather
24 October
- 5.7 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in October 2027
02 October
- 7.5 median hours of sunny weather
09 October
- 4 median hours of sunny weather
30 October
- 4 median hours of sunny weather
23 October
- 3.7 median hours of sunny weather
16 October
- 3.5 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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54 °F
7.5 h
5.3 h
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53 °F
7.5 h
2.4 h
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52 °F
5.1 h
6.9 h
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50 °F
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51 °F
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5 h
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4.5 h
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46 °F
2.4 h
5.6 h
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46 °F
3.7 h
5.8 h
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43 °F
5.7 h
4.3 h
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42 °F
3.7 h
6 h
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44 °F
2 h
7 h
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44 °F
2.7 h
7 h
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43 °F
2.9 h
9.5 h
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44 °F
3.8 h
8.6 h
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42 °F
4 h
3.4 h
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41 °F
3.6 h
4.5 h
October in St Petersburg is moody, elegant and much less forgiving. Historical averages drop to 4.47 sunshine hours, while precipitation rises to 5.71 hours and the daily maximum falls to 8.71°C. That can suit a candlelit wedding in a grand hall, with portraits framed by golden leaves or misty embankments, but it is not the month for a weather-dependent garden plan. Guests will notice the chill, particularly after dark, and daylight disappears quickly. The benefit is that some venues may feel less pressured than in summer. For October, choose somewhere with a strong interior identity so the celebration still feels unmistakably local even if the entire day moves indoors.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in November, 2027:
05 November
Top dates with the most sunshine
05 November
- 3 median hours of sunny weather
01 November
- 2.9 median hours of sunny weather
09 November
- 2.4 median hours of sunny weather
14 November
- 2.1 median hours of sunny weather
22 November
- 2.1 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in November 2027
20 November
- 1.9 median hours of sunny weather
06 November
- 1.8 median hours of sunny weather
13 November
- 1.3 median hours of sunny weather
27 November
- 0.7 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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42 °F
2.9 h
6.1 h
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39 °F
1.5 h
7.4 h
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41 °F
0.8 h
6.7 h
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41 °F
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40 °F
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37 °F
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38 °F
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33 °F
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3 h
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32 °F
1.5 h
5.6 h
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34 °F
1.5 h
5.1 h
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32 °F
1.1 h
7.2 h
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33 °F
0.4 h
9.1 h
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32 °F
0.7 h
7.5 h
28
31 °F
0.9 h
6.8 h
29
30 °F
0.9 h
3.5 h
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32 °F
0.3 h
9.3 h
November is one of the hardest months for an outdoor-led wedding in St Petersburg. Sunshine averages only 1.4 hours a day, with 6.3 precipitation hours and a 2.82°C average daily maximum, so the city often feels damp, dim and late-autumnal rather than festive. That said, if you are drawn to intimate black-tie celebrations, November can work well in historic restaurants, private halls or luxury hotels where the focus is entirely on atmosphere indoors. Guests arriving from abroad may appreciate lower tourism pressure, but they will need practical travel planning for cold, wet conditions. The key action here is to keep all formal transitions short and under cover.
St Petersburg, St.-Petersburg, Russia
Top date in December, 2027:
05 December
Top dates with the most sunshine
05 December
- 1.5 median hours of sunny weather
06 December
- 1.4 median hours of sunny weather
02 December
- 1.1 median hours of sunny weather
03 December
- 1.1 median hours of sunny weather
12 December
- 1.1 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in December 2027
25 December
- 0.5 median hours of sunny weather
11 December
- 0.3 median hours of sunny weather
18 December
- 0.3 median hours of sunny weather
04 December
- 0.1 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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31 °F
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6.2 h
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30 °F
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5.1 h
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30 °F
1.1 h
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31 °F
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31 °F
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33 °F
0.3 h
10.5 h
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33 °F
0.6 h
7.9 h
December gives St Petersburg a striking winter backdrop, but it asks couples to embrace darkness and unpredictability. It has the lowest sunshine figure of the year at 0.56 hours on average, alongside 6.78 precipitation hours and a -0.78°C average daily maximum. In return, you get festive city lights, grand interiors and the possibility of a deeply atmospheric winter celebration rather than a daylight event. Travel can become more tiring for guests if snow, rain or ice complicate transfers, and late-month holiday demand may affect pricing. If December is your month, schedule photography earlier than you think necessary and keep your guest journey as simple as possible.