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Exploring Shap

The city of Shap has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Shap include:

• Mari El National Shketan Drama Theater
• Sapaev Mari State Opera and Ballet Theatre
• Museum of the History of the Gulag
• Republican Puppet Theatre
• Konstantinov Academic Russian Theatre
• Church of the Holy Trinity
• Church of the Ascension

When is the Best Time to Explore Shap?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Shap, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Shap are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are July and October, whereas February and March have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is -1°C and at night it is -14°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 111 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 22°C during the day and 0°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 155 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 25°C and the night-time average is 8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 189 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 7°C and -10°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 165 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Shap is 619 mm.