Tula

City · 🇷🇺 Russia

Population 466,609

Area 35 km²

Time zone Europe/Moscow

Official website www.tula.ru

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Tula Essentials

Tula is one of Russia’s oldest industrial centers, renowned for its 16th-century stone Kremlin and long-standing traditions in metalworking and food production. The city’s history is preserved through specialized museums dedicated to the evolution of Russian weaponry, the intricate design of samovars, and the production of traditional Tula gingerbread. Key landmarks include the 17th-century Annunciation Church, the sprawling Belousov Park, and monuments to legendary local craftsmen.

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Museums and Memorials

Tula's cultural identity is defined by its centuries-old industrial and culinary heritage. This collection features the 16th-century Kremlin, the State Weapons Museum housed in a unique helmet-shaped building, and the Samovar Museum. Visitors can explore the city's craftsmanship through monuments to the legendary Lefty and the world-renowned Tula gingerbread. The list also includes the historic Demidov Necropolis, the Old Tula Pharmacy, and modern industrial history at the Machine Tool Museum.

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Historic Churches of Tula

Tula’s religious landscape spans four centuries, featuring architectural styles from 17th-century patterned masonry to late 19th-century eclecticism. This collection includes the Kremlin’s 18th-century Assumption Cathedral, the city’s oldest standing stone church, and the historic burial vault of the influential Demidov industrialist family. The list also highlights the city's diverse spiritual history through its Catholic parish and inactive Old Believer sites, reflecting Tula’s complex social and cultural evolution.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: August

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-7° (feels like -14°) · extremes -26°–1°
-13° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-5° (feels like -12°) · extremes -26°–1°
-12° at night
11 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -17°–9°
-7° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -5°–20°
1° at night
11 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–26°
7° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–28°
12° at night
15 rainy days
8 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good

24° · extremes 10°–29°
15° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–29°
13° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–25°
8° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -4°–18°
2° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–9°
-4° at night
11 rainy days
1 sunny day
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-4° (feels like -11°) · extremes -22°–2°
-10° at night
13 rainy days
1 sunny day
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Russian Ruble RUB · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Russian
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +7

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