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

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

When to go to Gatchina, Russia

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

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

January

In January, Gatchina is beyond freezing. Temperatures routinely are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Gatchina, with several of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February in Gatchina is biting cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

In March, Gatchina is frosty. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Gatchina, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April in Gatchina is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

If you go to Gatchina in May, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you go to Gatchina in June, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you are traveling to Gatchina in July, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

In August, Gatchina can be chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into 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 Gatchina, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

September for Gatchina is chilly. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

If you go to Gatchina in October, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November in Gatchina is very cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

In December, Gatchina can be extremely cold. Temperatures routinely are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Gatchina, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gatchina, 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 Gatchina
Appropriate museum wear

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