Astrakhan, Russia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Astrakhan, Russia? If you're planning to go to Astrakhan, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Astrakhan, Russia

Based on the climate and weather in Astrakhan, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Astrakhan, Russia by month

January

January in Astrakhan can be dangerously cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thermal undergarments
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Gloves
Sweaters
Waterproof luggage
Very heavy socks
Umbrella
Scarf
Rain coat
Pajamas, such as sweats

February

Traveling to Astrakhan in February, you will notice that it is very cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain once in a while and snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Insulated boots
Umbrella
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Sweaters
Gloves
Rain coat
Pajamas, such as sweats
Scarf
Waterproof footwear
Very heavy socks
Fleeces

March

March in Astrakhan is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Heavy socks
Sweaters
Rain coat

April

If you are traveling to Astrakhan in April, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Socks
Warm pants or jeans

May

In May, Astrakhan is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Astrakhan, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Skirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Umbrella

June

June in this region is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
Rain boots
Shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Rain coat

July

July in this region is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain boots
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Sandals
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Shorts

August

If you are traveling to Astrakhan in August, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Rain boots
Shorts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses

September

If you visit Astrakhan during September, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Light footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

October

If you go to Astrakhan in October, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Socks
Standard footwear
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

November

In November, Astrakhan is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Astrakhan, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Umbrella

December

December in Astrakhan is frosty, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof luggage
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat
Heavy jacket
Sweaters

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Astrakhan, Russia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Astrakhan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Astrakhan
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Appropriate museum wear

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