The best times to visit Yelets for ideal weather are

May 7th to September 16th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Yelets Travel Info

Weather in Yelets

Temperature

Average temperatures in Yelets vary an incredible amount. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 54th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Yelets, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 83.7°F (28.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 60.1°F (15.6°C) at night.

Yelets Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Yelets Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Yelets Perceived Temperature (F)

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Yelets Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Yelets Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 22.5 18.1 12.7
Feb 25 19.6 13.6
Mar 37.5 30.8 23.8
Apr 56.2 46.4 36.6
May 72.8 61.7 49.9
Jun 77.1 66.6 55.5
Jul 81.7 70.7 59.4
Aug 80.2 68.4 56.8
Sep 66.6 56.8 47.4
Oct 51.5 44 37.3
Nov 38.9 34.5 29.6
Dec 29.1 25.5 20.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan -5.3 -7.7 -10.7
Feb -3.9 -6.9 -10.2
Mar 3.1 -0.7 -4.6
Apr 13.4 8 2.6
May 22.7 16.5 9.9
Jun 25.1 19.2 13.1
Jul 27.6 21.5 15.2
Aug 26.8 20.2 13.8
Sep 19.2 13.8 8.6
Oct 10.8 6.7 2.9
Nov 3.8 1.4 -1.3
Dec -1.6 -3.6 -6.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Yelets are August, February, and then March. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early March. For example, on the week of March 5th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid January with an average of 1 days of significant precipitation the week of January 15th.

When can you find snow in Yelets? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to mid February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Yelets is often around around March 12th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Yelets.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Yelets (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 10% 5.6 0.8
Feb 5% 8.3 0.5
Mar 5% 7.7 0.6
Apr 8% 3.6 0.6
May 6% 0 0.9
Jun 9% 0 1
Jul 8% 0 0.9
Aug 4% 0 0.5
Sep 10% 0 0.9
Oct 10% 0.4 1
Nov 10% 2.7 1
Dec 9% 2.9 1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 10 14.2 2
Feb 5 21.1 1.3
Mar 5 19.6 1.5
Apr 8 9.1 1.5
May 6 0 2.3
Jun 9 0 2.5
Jul 8 0 2.3
Aug 4 0 1.3
Sep 10 0 2.3
Oct 10 1 2.5
Nov 10 6.9 2.5
Dec 9 7.4 2.5

 

Humidity and Wind

Yelets has some very humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is May (48% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (79.9%).

Wind in Yelets is usually calm. The windiest month is December, followed by March and February. December’s average wind speed of around 5.3 knots (6.1 MPH or 9.8 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 8.6 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Yelets.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 4.7 Light breeze 6.8 Light breeze
Feb 4.9 Light breeze 7.1 Gentle breeze
Mar 5.1 Light breeze 7.6 Light breeze
Apr 4.7 Light breeze 7.8 Gentle breeze
May 4 Light breeze 6.8 Light breeze
Jun 4 Light breeze 6.7 Light breeze
Jul 3.5 Barely noticeable 6.1 Light breeze
Aug 3.6 Barely noticeable 6.3 Light breeze
Sep 3.6 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Oct 4.3 Light breeze 6.6 Light breeze
Nov 4.8 Light breeze 7 Light breeze
Dec 5.3 Light breeze 7.5 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 78.2%
Feb 73.8%
Mar 66.7%
Apr 50.8%
May 48%
Jun 52%
Jul 53.1%
Aug 51.6%
Sep 61.4%
Oct 69.7%
Nov 79.2%
Dec 79.9%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Yelets?

Our best data indicates this area is generally not safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are very strong travel warnings for Russia; avoid all travel. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 29, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Yelets, Russia is May, followed by March and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Yelets in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 67.4 in December means 67.4% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Yelets Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 76.8°F (24.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) with far warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 2 to 3 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 1 to 3 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Yelets, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 32.6°F (0.3°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: approximately 3 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Yelets to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 17.9°F (-7.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 1 to 3 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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