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Climate and current weather information for St Petersburg Russia: St. Petersburg's climate is mild compared to that of the more inland areas of Russia. The city is on the Baltic Sea, which makes winters relatively mild, but summers are not particularly hot either. Spring it might be chilly at times, but in mid-May it gets warmer. You can wear shorts in Summer, though shorts might prevent you from entering churches. Bring a sweater or light jacket for those chilly evenings. It is in Autumn that you are most likely to use your umbrella and waterproof boots, though a Russian version of an Indian Summer (around mid-September) can be mild and fairly dry. It is humid all year round. vary from year to year, but generally temperatures are somewhere near 68-77°F/20-25°C. You ought to have some clear days to enjoy the White Nights. Hot sunny days are not rare, but you never know when it is going to rain. July is the hottest month of the year. It usually starts getting a bit cooler in mid-August. The highest temperature ever recorded in the city was 93°F/34°C
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If you plan to do any independent sightseeing in St. Petersburg, even with a driver, you must obtain a visa before you leave home. Check with your travel agent or the cruise line for visa requirements in other Eastern European ports.
Since St. Petersburg is the highlight of this cruise, look for ships that offer two full days in port here.
First-time visitors should take a general orientation tour, a tour of the Hermitage and perhaps a half-day trip to the beautiful outlying palaces, Petrodvorets or Catherine's Palace at Pushkin.
There has been considerable press coverage about street crime in St. Petersburg, but none of the passengers on our cruise had any problem. Take sensible precautions of tucking your passport, cash and credit cards into security pouches, leave the jewels, but not your common sense, onboard the ship.
Change only a few dollars into rubles, which you will need, if you're exploring on your own, for entrance fees. Twenty dollars was plenty for us for two days. Some shops don't accept credit cards or traveler's checks.
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