Weather at the moment
Weather all year round
Russia enjoys a continental climate. To the west of the Urals, long and cold winters, long and hot summers. In Siberia, very cold winters, short summers. There are only two major seasons: winter and summer. The coldest month is January (February on the coast): temperatures drop from south to north and from west to east: on average -8°C in St Petersburg, -27°C in Western Siberia, -43°C in Eastern Siberia. July is the hottest month: 20°C on average in Russia
- January
- -13°C
- -7°C
- February
- -12°C
- -5°C
- March
- -8°C
- 0°C
- April
- 0°C
- 8°C
- May
- 6°C
- 15°C
- June
- 11°C
- 20°C
- July
- 13°C
- 21°C
- August
- 13°C
- 20°C
- Sept.
- 9°C
- 15°C
- October
- 4°C
- 9°C
- Nov.
- -2°C
- 2°C
- Dec.
- -8°C
- -3°C
- January
- -16°C
- -9°C
- February
- -14°C
- -6°C
- March
- -8°C
- 0°C
- April
- 1°C
- 10°C
- May
- 8°C
- 19°C
- June
- 11°C
- 21°C
- July
- 13°C
- 23°C
- August
- 12°C
- 22°C
- Sept.
- 7°C
- 16°C
- October
- 3°C
- 9°C
- Nov.
- -3°C
- 2°C
- Dec.
- -10°C
- -5°C
Budget
The currency is the ruble (RUB), subdivided into 100 kopecks. You can change your euros on site or use your credit card for withdrawals at the counter. Russia is vast, living standards differ from one region to another. Moscow and St. Petersburg, which are reputed to be expensive, the regional capitals and tourist centres (including the Black Sea coast), which are affordable, and other cities that are even more affordable must be distinguished. It is the most expensive hosting
Health
No specific risks for stays in large cities. However, be up to date with your vaccinations, preferably drink mineral water and be careful what you eat. In Russian and particularly Siberian forests you can be in contact with arbovirus-carrying ticks (tick-borne encephalitis), protect yourself and check carefully when you return from your hike that you have not brought back any unwanted guests. Vaccination may be recommended. Nile fever transmitted by mosquitoes in wet and swampy areas can affect parts of Russia (Volgograd, Rostov on the Don and Voronezh) where you will need to protect yourself from bites. Avoid swimming in lakes and ponds due to the risk of leptospirosis (Novosibirsk and Ekaterinburg regions). Some cases of indigenous malaria are described
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