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

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Traveling to Western Siberia, Russia? If you're planning to go to Western Siberia, we've got 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 Western Siberia, Russia

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

Important essentials for Western Siberia, Russia

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • 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).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • 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.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Western Siberia, Russia by month

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January

In January, Western Siberia is unbearably cold. Temperatures routinely are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C) range. At night, lows are in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C). This is also a rainy time for Western Siberia, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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February

February for Western Siberia is beyond freezing. Temperatures average in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C) during the day. It rains or snows about half of the time.

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March

March in Western Siberia is biting cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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April

April in Western Siberia can be brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to 40s F (single digits C).

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May

If you visit Western Siberia during May, you might see that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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June

June in Western Siberia is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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July

If you are traveling to Western Siberia in July, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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August

August in Western Siberia is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

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September

In September, Western Siberia is relatively cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Western Siberia, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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October

October in Western Siberia is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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November

November in Western Siberia can be bitter cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C).

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December

If you are traveling to Western Siberia in December, you will notice that it is unbearably cold. Expect it to rain or snow about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C).

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