Moderately continental, rather soft and moist. The average January temperature ranges from +4 to -4 C in the south-west and south, and up to -4-8 C in the north-east. In winter, frequent thaws. In summer the average temperature varies from +17 C in the north (July), up to +18-19 C in the south. The precipitation of 500 mm in the south, to 700 mm per year in the central areas, and up to 800 - in the north-west. In general, rainfall is distributed throughout the year, rather evenly, but in the autumn and winter they usually receive the maximum amount. The thickness of snow cover is rather small, but in the forest areas of snow falls up to 1-1,2 m.