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In Vologda, October brings low daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to 1°C (34°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Vologda. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vologda - and find the best time to visit.
49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Vologda typically drop from around 10°C (50°F) at the start of October to approximately 3°C (37°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -2°C (28°F) to 3°C (37°F).
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Vologda spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 28 years of weather observations (1997-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Vologda.
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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).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Vologda in October. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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