Weather in St Petersburg

St Petersburg's climate is milder than most areas in Russia due to its proximity to the Baltic Sea, though weather can be highly changeable. Winters are very cold, with freezing winds and snowfall, and temperatures average about 9°F to 10°F (-13°C to -12°C) in January and February (the coldest months), sometimes dropping lower. June to August is usually the warmest time of year, though temperatures are still relatively low and average in the mid-60s Fahrenheit (about 20°C). Summer tends to be the most popular time to travel to St Petersburg, and a spectacular phenomenon is the White Nights in mid-summer, where, due to the city's northern latitudes, the sun doesn't set entirely.