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Russia Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Russia in October.

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Planning a trip to Russia this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Russia in October

Russia has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Olenyok at -7°C (19°F) and pleasant in Sochi at 20°C (68°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Sochi and -15°C (5°F) in Olenyok .

For specific regional insights in Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Sakhyurta with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Ust'-Bol'sheretsk with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Saint Petersburg sees roughly 71 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Russia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint Petersburg)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November3°C (37°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Russia in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Russia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Russia

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Russia?

Temperature range in Russia (October)

Precipitation variation in Russia (October)

Saint Petersburg

In October Saint Petersburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
71 hours
24 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Saint Petersburg →

Moscow

In October Moscow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
77 hours
32 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Moscow →

Adler

In October Adler generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
195 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Adler →

Yekaterinburg

In October Yekaterinburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
7°C (45°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
78 hours
51 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Yekaterinburg →

Sochi

In October Sochi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
197 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Sochi →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Russia in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint Petersburg 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Moscow 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Adler 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Krasnodar 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sevastopol 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Irkutsk 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Russia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Russia in October?

Russia typically experiences less favorable weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Saint Petersburg average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Russia in October?

Daytime temperatures in Saint Petersburg peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in October, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Russia get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Saint Petersburg averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Russia.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Russia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Saint Petersburg, October may not be the ideal time to visit Russia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Saint Petersburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Russia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Russia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Russia.

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