Temperature in Russia in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Russia this October.

Russia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from -7°C (19°F) in Olenyok to 20°C (68°F) in Sochi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Sochi and -15°C (5°F) in Olenyok .

What is the temperature of the different cities in Russia in October?

Explore the map below to discover average October temperatures at the top destinations in Russia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Russia in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Russia temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Russia in October?

Saint Petersburg averages a daytime high of 9°C (48°F) in October, which is low for Russia.

How cold does it get at night in Russia in October?

Saint Petersburg sees nighttime lows close to 3°C (37°F) in October.

What is the warmest city in October in Russia?

According to our recent database analysis, Sochi is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 20°C (68°F) and rarely drops below 14°C (57°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in October in Russia?

According to our data, Olenyok holds the title for the coldest city in Russia in October. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -7°C (19°F) and drops to lows of about -15°C (5°F) during the night.

How much sun does Russia get in October?

Across Russia, sunshine in October ranges from overcast in Murmansk (47 hours) to sunny in Vladivostok (206 hours).

What is the water temperature in October?

Across Russia, sea temperatures in October range from frigid at 7°C (45°F) in Murmansk to cold at 17°C (63°F) in Anapa — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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