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Climate & seasons

When to go to Russia?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High -29° -24° -16° -7° 2° 13° 18° 14° 5° -4° -18° -26°
Rain (mm) 19 17 41 46 43 90 83 68 70 64 41 21
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature July Hiking & nature August
City sightseeing City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports March Winter sports April Winter sports May Winter sports September Winter sports October Winter sports November Winter sports December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Winter sports

    Cold enough for snow and festive atmosphere.

Currency converter

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Indicative rates

Before you go to Russia

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

220V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency
102
Police
103
Ambulance
101
Fire brigade

Tipping

A 10% tip is customary in Russia in restaurants when not included; round up for taxis.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Unity Day
  2. New Year's Day
  3. New Year holiday
  4. New Year holiday
  5. New Year holiday
  6. New Year holiday

In depth

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