Yoshkar-Ola, Russia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Yoshkar-Ola, Russia? If you're planning to go to Yoshkar-Ola, below 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 Yoshkar-Ola, Russia

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

Important essentials for Yoshkar-Ola, Russia

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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


  • 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).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have 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-19 protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Yoshkar-Ola, Russia by month

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January

If you go to Yoshkar-Ola in January, you will notice that it is biting cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Yoshkar-Ola in February, you will notice that it can be bitter cold. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Yoshkar-Ola in March, you will notice that it is frosty. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April is cold. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you are traveling to Yoshkar-Ola in May, you will notice that it is chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June for Yoshkar-Ola is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July for Yoshkar-Ola is balmy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

Traveling to Yoshkar-Ola in August, you will notice that it is mild. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

Traveling to Yoshkar-Ola in September, you will notice that it can be chilly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October for Yoshkar-Ola can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November is very cold. Temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December here is biting cold. Temperatures average in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you plan to see the beautiful Mosque of Medvedevo, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who can enter the mosque; you should check with the Yoshkar-Ola tourism authority.

If you go to the National Museum of the Republic of Mari El, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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