Karelian Isthmus, Russia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Karelian Isthmus, Russia? If you're planning to go to Karelian Isthmus, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Karelian Isthmus, Russia

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

Important essentials for Karelian Isthmus, Russia

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Karelian Isthmus, Russia by month

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January

January can be bitter cold and very snowy. Temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains sometimes and snows most days.

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February

February in Karelian Isthmus can be dangerously cold and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain occasionally. It also snows about two thirds of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

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March

Traveling to Karelian Isthmus in March, you will notice that it is freezing and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

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April

In April, Karelian Isthmus is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 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 Karelian Isthmus, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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May

If you are traveling to Karelian Isthmus in May, you will notice that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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June

If you go to Karelian Isthmus in June, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

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July

If you visit Karelian Isthmus during July, you might notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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August

August for Karelian Isthmus is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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September

September in Karelian Isthmus is crisp and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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October

If you go to Karelian Isthmus in October, you will notice that it can be brisk and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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November

November in Karelian Isthmus is very cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

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December

In December, Karelian Isthmus is freezing and very snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Karelian Isthmus, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

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Activities for Karelian Isthmus, Russia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Karelian Isthmus.

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