The best time is late May through August, when the days are long and there are the famous White Nights of late June.
Best months: May, June, July, August
Approximate temperatures in these months: 7° to 23° (long-term averages, not a forecast)
Getting there
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Who it suits
Couples · Friends · Solo travelers · Golden Age
City and Culture · Food and Wine · Holidays and Events · Sailing and yachts
How long: 3-5 days
What to do
The Hermitage Museum
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Nevsky Prospect
Peter and Paul Fortress
Peterhof
Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Mariinsky Theatre
Catherine Palace in Pushkin
Good to add
Advance tickets to the Hermitage
Tickets to the ballet or opera
Cruise on the canals and the Neva River
Travel insurance
Suggested day plans
A classic cultural weekend
Morning at Palace Square and the Hermitage
A walk along Nevsky Prospect
Visit to the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Evening at the Mariinsky Theatre
Monday at the Peter and Paul Fortress and St. Isaac's Cathedral
Palaces and the river
A trip to Peterhof and a walk through the gardens and fountains
Back to the city and a canal cruise
A day at the Catherine Palace in Pushkin
An evening stroll among the bridges and the White Nights of summer
Tips
Book tickets to the Hermitage and the main attractions in advance to save time waiting in lines.
In summer the nights are bright and it's hard to sleep, so it's a good idea to bring an eye mask.
In winter and also in autumn you need warm clothes and water-resistant shoes.
The metro stations are deep and richly decorated, and it's worth seeing a few of them even if you don't need to ride.
Check in advance which payment methods work and how to arrange internet and mobile service.
The city's bridges open at night during the navigation season, so it's a good idea to plan your way back to the hotel.
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