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Trans-Siberian Railway

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Sergei Prokudin-Gorskii
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Trans-Siberian Railway

Russia
Best timeMay–Aug
Set inRussia
In season~72°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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18–75°F
CurrencyRUB
LanguageRussian
TimezoneUTC+03:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Trans-Siberian Railway
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun, Aug. Go in May, Jul, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJun · 54%
WarmestJul · 75°F
WettestJul
Best windowMay–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Trans-Siberian Railway, historically known as the Great Siberian Route and often shortened to Transsib, is a large railway system that connects European Russia to the Russian Far East. Spanning a length of over 9,289 kilometers, it is the longest railway line in the world. It runs from the city of Moscow in the west to the city of Vladivostok in the east.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Aug, the 4 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Trans-Siberian Railway?

The best time to visit Trans-Siberian Railway is May–August, in Russia.

Where is Trans-Siberian Railway?

Trans-Siberian Railway is in Russia.

What is Trans-Siberian Railway known for?

The Trans-Siberian Railway, historically known as the Great Siberian Route and often shortened to Transsib, is a large railway system that connects European Russia to the Russian Far East. Spanning a length of over 9,289 kilometers, it is the longest railway line in the world. It runs from the city of Moscow in the west to the city of Vladivostok in the east.

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