The best time of the year to visit Russia and its main tourist destinations is considered the period from early May to mid-October.
We recommend visiting Moscow and the Golden Ring starting from the late spring, when the weather is usually warm. The hottest months of the year are July and August; temperatures can reach 30 ° C (86 ° F). If you want to take picturesque autumn photos and avoid the summer heat, take a trip in September or October - a period called “golden autumn”.
The best time to visit St. Petersburg is the period of white nights, which lasts from mid-May to mid-July. Please, take into consideration that this is especially popular period among tourists before planning your trip. You may face queues in the main tourist attractions (museums, cathedrals, etc.)
Certainly, the best time to travel to Lake Baikal is summer. June is the calmest summer month in this region. However, the water in the lake is still cold. July and August are the most popular months. The water in the lake warms up to 16-18 ° C (60-65 ° F), and in the bays up to 24 ° C (75 ° F).
The bathing season does not last long. As a rule, water warms up well only in the second half of June and maintains a comfortable temperature until mid-September.
The most favorable time to visit this region is August and September. Sunny and clear days with temperatures around 22 ° C (72 ° F).
