West Leningrad Oblast, Russia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

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

When to go to West Leningrad Oblast, Russia

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

What to wear/what to pack for West Leningrad Oblast, Russia by month

January

January in West Leningrad Oblast can be dangerously cold and extremely snowy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

In February, West Leningrad Oblast is biting cold and very snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 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 West Leningrad Oblast, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March in West Leningrad Oblast is frosty and somewhat snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April in West Leningrad Oblast is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

It also snows sometimes. 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:

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

May

Traveling to West Leningrad Oblast in May, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

June is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

July in this region is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

Traveling to West Leningrad Oblast in August, you will notice that it is mild and very rainy. 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
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts

September

If you vacation in West Leningrad Oblast during September, you are likely to find that it is chilly and very rainy. 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).

Humidity is generally around 70 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

In October, West Leningrad Oblast is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for West Leningrad Oblast, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

In November, West Leningrad Oblast is freezing, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in this region is frigid and very snowy. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for West Leningrad Oblast, Russia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in West Leningrad Oblast, 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 West Leningrad Oblast

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