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

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Traveling to Novgorod, Russia? If you're planning to go to Novgorod, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

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 Novgorod, Russia

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

Important essentials for Novgorod, Russia

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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

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January

January for Novgorod is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Novgorod can be dangerously cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you go to Novgorod in March, you will notice that it is freezing. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Novgorod is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

Traveling to Novgorod in May, you will notice that it is crisp. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Novgorod is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you visit Novgorod during July, you will probably see that it is mild. 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).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

Traveling to Novgorod in August, you will notice that it is balmy. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Novgorod during September, you might find that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you are traveling to Novgorod in October, you will notice that it is brisk. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Novgorod is freezing. 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:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in this region can be dangerously cold. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Holy Spirit Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Fine Arts Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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