What will the weather be like in winter 2025 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Sochi?

The main winter holiday is celebrated in a special way: some people go to the Christmas tree, others visit their relatives, and still others go on a trip or book tours of attractions. Therefore, everyone is interested to know what the weather will be like on New Year 2025 and whether snowdrifts should be expected for a fairy-tale landscape.

The country's territory is very large, and the climate in many of its surrounding areas is quite changeable. It is difficult for weather forecasters to make an accurate weather forecast for the winter in advance. But taking into account the expectations of the people, experts try to give more detailed information about snowfalls and air temperatures for December and January.

According to current data, we can find out that on New Year's Eve, rain and wet snow should be expected in many regions of Russia. The average air temperature during the day and at night will be +2°C and -4°C, respectively.

Weather for New Year 2025 in Moscow


Muscovites, residents and visitors of dachas in the Moscow region have not seen New Year's snow so often lately. And there are no special frosts even on the eve of the holiday. Thaws, rainy days, and slush on the roads have become usual for the last nights of December and the beginning of January.

As for the weather forecast for New Year 2025 in Moscow, snow is most likely to fall on the 31st, the thermometer reading during the day will be -5°..-7°, at night it will drop to -2°..-5°. Wind speed increases to 6 meters per second.

According to experts, over the past 13 years, on the last day of the year, no deviation from the average temperature of -2°…-6° has been observed. Therefore, this is a typical indicator for winter in Moscow during festive events.

Snowfalls in January are expected from the 1st to the 5th, the coolness level is -8°..-11° and -6°..-10°. From the 3rd to the 4th of January, the daytime temperature softens to -2°..-3°, and at night on average -7°..-9°.

No precipitation is observed on the weekends in Moscow, a cloudy day will be replaced by a sunny one. The weather will drop to -20 and -24 degrees. Then the frosts will retreat a little, the thermometer will show -16°..-17° and -11°-12°С.

In the 1st week of January, it snows from Monday to Tuesday, on January 10 it is cloudy, and on January 11-12 snowfalls continue. On the weekend, i.e. on the 13th and 14th, the frost will increase to -25°..-27°. Cloudy at times, strong winds are not observed.

Unstable weather is considered typical for the capital. Under the influence of environmental factors, weather conditions can change greatly. Therefore, it is difficult to give accurate forecasts in advance regarding the air temperature for the winter period.

Weather forecast for the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg


St. Petersburg has long been called the northern capital of the Russian Federation. The most interesting sights are located here, attracting the attention of tourists from different countries. During the winter holidays, booking places in hotels and inns in St. Petersburg will not be easy. And for holiday tours, tickets must be booked in advance.

The weather for the New Year 2025 in St. Petersburg remains unstable, which is typical for the local winter. In the cool season, heavy rains are expected, sometimes replaced by heavy snowfalls, and as a result of the intensification of frost, icy conditions occur. In the history of the area, even floods were observed, since the geographical location of the city is the waters of the Neva, and part of its territory is washed by the Gulf of Finland.

Despite the vagaries of the local climate, many intend to celebrate the holiday in St. Petersburg. Festivals, winter fairs and skating rinks open in the northern capital in honor of the New Year's celebrations. Therefore, you can come here with your whole family, colleagues and friends.

The weather in St. Petersburg for the New Year 2025 will not surprise with any special surprises. In December, rain and fog are usually observed. Sunny days are practically not worth expecting. And January, as in the whole country, is the peak of winter for St. Petersburg. But the beauty of the frozen water area attracts.

From December 31 to January 1-2, the thermometer will reach -10 degrees below zero. Cloudy at times, but precipitation may not fall. Then frosts soften to -6°..-7°. From January 3 to January 7, snowfalls and rains are possible. Then they will be replaced by showers.

At the end of the first ten-day period, it will also snow. And such weather will persist until the middle of the first month of the year. On warm days, the air temperature will rise to +0°..+3°. During the New Year holidays, fairs open in St. Petersburg, dance parties are organized, and various thematic events are held.

What weather is expected in Novosibirsk for New Year 2025?


Novosibirsk is one of the largest cities in Western Siberia. The city is located at the same latitude as the capital. The climate of the area is continental, mainly influenced by air masses coming from the Atlantic Ocean.

Winter here lasts about 125-130 days.. In suburban areas it is cooler than in the city by -5°C. Snowstorms, frozen rivers, persistent snow cover and storms are typical for the area.

As for the weather for the New Year 2025 in Novosibirsk, at the end of December there is a drop in temperature to -11..-14° during the day and -8..-16° at night. Snowfalls will begin on January 1, when the temperature column shows -10..-12° during the day and -11..-13° at night.

Snow will fall for 4-5 days, and the average air temperature will be -3..-5° and -6..-9°. On Saturday, January 6, precipitation is possible, and Sunday will be sunny.

The cold in the 1st week of January on weekends will drop to -10..-14°, and on Monday to -17°. The days are cloudy, the wind is not getting stronger. Cool temperatures in the range of -5..-10° and -7..-15° persist on January 9 and 11. The next snowfalls are expected on January 13-14. In the middle of the month, temperature drops to -20°C are possible in Novosibirsk.

Weather in Sochi for New Year 2025


During the winter holidays, many people prefer to relax in relatively warm places. The resort city of Sochi often pleases its guests with bright sunny days even in the winter season. True, it is never hot here, like in Egypt on the eve of Christmas, but significant thaws should be expected.

The weather forecast for Sochi for New Year 2025 will be typical for a city with access to the sea. During Christmas the air temperature will rise to +10°. Showers are possible on the coasts. There are no plans to close the beaches in winter, but sun loungers and deck chairs will be replaced with gazebos and benches for the trade fair.

On December 31, rain and thaws to +1..+13° are expected. And at the beginning of January, cloudiness is observed at times, but without precipitation, while it will warm up to +12..+15°. In the first ten days, snow does not fall, but in Sochi from January 4 to 8, heavy rains and cool temperatures to +6..+8° are expected. It is recommended to find out a more accurate forecast 3-4 days before the trip.

Weather in Turkey for New Year holidays 2024


Winter in Turkey is warm and sunny. The air temperature here rarely drops below 0°C. Travelers wishing to go on water excursions on the Black and Mediterranean Seas are warned about frequent sea storms. In the early morning and evening, you have to put on a hat and wrap yourself in warm clothes.

The weather in Turkey on New Year 2025 will be typical for the season and will reach an average of +11..+15°. Rainy days are typical for winter. In December, the air temperature in sulfurous areas will be +5..+14°, and at night +5°. A similar climate is observed on the Black Sea coasts.

In the resort areas of Marmaris, Side and Alanya it will warm up to +18..+21°, and on the Mediterranean coasts up to +16..+17° during the day, and at night it drops to +8°.

In Antalya, the swimming season will be closed in winter, the thermometer reading will reach an average of +7..+17°. The coldest month of winter is January. At the same time, the average temperature in the country remains within the range of +12..+16°. The swimming season in many resorts will be closed. But hotels and hotel complexes have heated pools.

Those dreaming of a hot summer holiday in winter should go to another region, not to Turkey. For example, according to today's weather forecasts for the New Year 2025 in Egypt, it will warm up to +23..+25°C, which makes a beach holiday very comfortable.