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

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Traveling to Saransk, Russia? If you're planning to go to Saransk, I have 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 Saransk, Russia

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

Important essentials for Saransk, Russia

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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


  • A vaccine card protector

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


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Travel insurance

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


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

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

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Saransk can be bitter cold. Temperatures average in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Saransk in February, you will notice that it is beyond freezing. Daytime temperatures are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Saransk is unbearably cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you are traveling to Saransk in April, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Saransk is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to high 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you visit Saransk during June, you are likely to notice 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 low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you are traveling to Saransk in July, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

Traveling to Saransk in August, you will notice that it is balmy. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September can be chilly. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Saransk during October, you are likely to notice that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in this region can be extremely cold. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Saransk is biting 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 want to go to the beautiful Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Museum of Mordovia Folk Culture, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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