When to go
The best time to visit the Asian part of Russia is
summer, in fact, it is the warmest and the only one that is not cold, and in particular, the months of July and August.
In the
arctic and subarctic regions, summer is the only period when the temperature exceeds freezing, in particular you can go in July and August, with a preference for July, which is usually warmer (or less cold).
It should be remembered that in the northernmost regions, which have an Arctic climate, mud dominates in summer because ice and snow do not melt completely. In the other areas, the thaw begins in April in the extreme south, and occurs progressively later and until June as you move to the north.
In the vast
northern plains and in the area of the "Pole of Cold", temperatures are acceptable from June to August, with a preference for the period mid-June to mid-August. Sometimes, it can get hot during the day, but at other times, it can get cold at night, even as low as around the freezing point.
In the
southern cities, the best period runs from June to August, though the temperature is usually above freezing in May and September as well.
In the
eastern coastal regions, the best months are July and August because they are the least cold, although they are quite foggy and rainy. In the southernemost part, in Vladivostok, the best period is from July to September, although it is the rainiest because of the summer monsoon.
What to pack
In
winter: it is necessary to bring clothes for the big cold, synthetic, thermal long underwear, a fleece, a parka, a fur hat, a wind jacket in Goretex, warm boots.
In
summer: on Arctic coasts and islands, bring warm clothing, a down jacket, a hat, gloves, a raincoat. In the continental areas and in the southern cities, bring spring/autumn clothes, short-sleeved shirts for hot days, a jacket and a sweater for the evening, which should be warmer in the northern areas; a raincoat or umbrella especially in the eastern area affected by the monsoon (see Vladivostok). On the eastern coasts and islands, bring spring/autumn clothes, but also a sweater, a warm jacket, a raincoat; bring gloves and a hat for the northern part and offshore excursions. In the mountains, warmer clothes depending on altitude; for the highest mountains, a fleece, a down jacket, a warm hat, gloves, a scarf.
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