The average temperature in January and February ranges from -8 to -12 degrees, but there are real frosts when the thermometer drops below -25 degrees. Sunny days in St. Petersburg are extremely rare in winter time. Basically, the sky is grey and, the fogs often happen in the city.
At the end of February the quite warm weather can come, but don`t think please that spring has already come here. Cold days can suddenly come back and last until the end of March.
HOW TO DRESS IN WINTER IN ST. PETERSBURG
When you plan your trip to winter St. Petersburg, don`t rely on the fact that the weather will be favorable. Take warm and comfortable clothes. You shouldn't bring a fur coat. This is probably the most inappropriate option for our city. After all, it will be very difficult to dry the fur coat after a walk under the wet snow, which is more like a shower. It is better to bring warm and waterproof jacket. The presence of a hood is a must. Wool sweater, warm pants and scarf will perfectly complement your wardrobe for the trip. Don`t forget to bring a spare pair of shoes.
Tourists who decided to go to St Petersburg in winter can visit museums and palaces of St. Petersburg, skipping long lines. In winter, there are much less queues and more opportunities to walk quietly through the main halls in museums, looking at the luxurious interiors and paintings.
Also you have a great chance to get acquainted with the best theaters of St. Petersburg and visit the most famous of them — The Mariinsky, Alexandrinsky, Mikhailovsky theatre and others. Please note, that most theatres are closed in summer time.
In winter, you will have no problems to find a hotel. You can choose from a wide range of comfortable accommodation options at the very low price, compared to the "high" summer season. In addition, there is no need to book a room in advance - you can choose a good room even a few days before the trip.
As you can notice, you will get a lot of pleasure from a trip to St. Petersburg in winter. The most important thing is a positive attitude and a smile! Welcome to St Petersburg! Book tour with us and you’ll get Skip-the-Line entry tickets!