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Adler weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Adler at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
2,250 h
Rain a year
1,359 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
7 m

Climate in Adler

Adler has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Adler is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Adler

The best time to visit Adler is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to October. Rain is frequent from December to May; the wettest month is January with 145 mm.

Adler through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Adler in spring

Mar – May

22

Poor

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Adler in summer

Jun – Aug

83

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 9.1 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Adler in autumn

Sep – Nov

48

Fair

  • 17–26 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Adler in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – May

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Adler for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

06:3317:39

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:15–07:11 · evening 17:00–17:57
Blue hour
Morning 06:04–06:15 · evening 17:57–18:08

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Adler compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 18°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low16°12°
Sea22°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Adler in October?

In October, Adler is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Adler.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 6 min06:33 – 17:39
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
  • Seaweight 25 %51 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Adler

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Adler: score 87 against 46. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Adler
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4687better
Daytime high22°30°
Night-time low14°22°
Sea20.6°26.4°
Sunshine5.2 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall126 mm73 mmbetter
Muggy days0better25

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Adler month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

6January11° · Sea 11° · 3.6 h

In January, Adler is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in January
11February12° · Sea 9° · 4.4 h

In February, Adler is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 124 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in February
9March14° · Sea 10° · 4.9 h

In March, Adler is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in March
19April18° · Sea 12° · 6.3 h

In April, Adler is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in April
37May22° · Sea 17° · 7.3 h

In May, Adler is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in May
77June27° · Sea 22° · 8.8 h

In June, Adler is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in June
85July29° · Sea 25° · 9.6 h

In July, Adler is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in July
87August30° · Sea 26° · 8.8 h

In August, Adler is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in August
82September26° · Sea 24° · 6.8 h

In September, Adler is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in September
46October22° · Sea 21° · 5.2 h

In October, Adler is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in October
16November17° · Sea 17° · 4.6 h

In November, Adler is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in November
7December13° · Sea 13° · 3.4 h

In December, Adler is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 143 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adler.

Adler in December
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 30°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Adler

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 66 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan611°5°10.6°3.6 h15145
FebruaryFeb1112°5°9.4°4.4 h13124
MarchMar914°7°9.5°4.9 h16127
AprilApr1918°10°11.8°6.3 h1396
MayMay3722°14°16.8°7.3 h15104
JuneJun7727°19°22.0°8.8 h1495
JulyJul8529°21°25.2°9.6 h1492
AugustAug8730°22°26.4°8.8 h1273
SeptemberSep8226°18°24.3°6.8 h12112
OctoberOct4622°14°20.6°5.2 h12126
NovemberNov1617°10°16.5°4.6 h11122
DecemberDec713°7°13.1°3.4 h14143

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

43.43° N, 39.92° E · 7 m · Europe/Moscow

Sea temperatureUp to 26° in August
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Adler

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October20.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.6 – 22.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.6°8 in 10 years 19.6° – 22.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Adler ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.2 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan10.6°9.7°11.7°cold
FebruaryFeb9.4°8.1°10.3°cold
MarchMar9.5°8.2°10.7°cold
AprilApr11.8°10.3°12.7°cold
MayMay16.8°15.6°18.1°cold
JuneJun22.0°20.5°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°24.3°26.2°pleasant
AugustAug26.4°25.2°27.5°warm
SeptemberSep24.3°23.1°25.5°pleasant
OctoberOct20.6°19.6°22.0°refreshing
NovemberNov16.5°15.4°17.5°cold
DecemberDec13.1°12.0°14.2°cold
Sunshine2,250 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Adler

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,250 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Adler, 47 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain1,359 mm a year, most in January
Rain

Rain in Adler: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,359 mm on 161 days
Wettest month
Jan · 145 mm
Driest month
Aug · 73 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 126 mm

In October, Adler has about 12 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 9 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Adler

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 40 min
Fair skin
about 50 min
Light brown skin
about 70 min
Olive skin
about 90 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & cloudsWindiest in February: 12 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Adler

How breezy and how cloudy Adler is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
10 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Feb · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Adler typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 29 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Adler: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity33 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Adler

How often the day gets hot in Adler (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
33 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Adler has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

SnowChance of snow up to 61% in January
Snow

Snow in Adler

When Adler is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
38 days
Fresh snow a year
158 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 3 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Adler.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Adler

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Adler in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Adler has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    16

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    45

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    86

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 15 min
Distance
3,120 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Russia

Currency
Russian Ruble (RUB)
Language
Russian
Sockets
Type C, F · 220 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+7
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Adler vs Sochi

In October the holiday weather in Adler and Sochi is about equally good (score 46 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Sochi as in Adler. The sea is about equally warm.

Adler vs Sochi, in October
in OctoberAdlerSochi
Holiday weather score4648
Daytime high22°22°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1211
Best timeJun – SepApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberAdler 22°Sochi 22°
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Russia in October: the best places

In October, Adler ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Makhachkala18°18°82
  2. 2Novorossiysk19°20°80
  3. 3Grozny19°79
  4. 4Khasavyurt18°79
  5. 5Krasnodar19°78
  6. 6Astrakhan17°78
  7. 7Maykop20°75
  8. 8Sochi22°21°73
  9. 17AdlerThis page22°21°46
All destinations: Russia
Places nearby4 places within 98 km

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Frequently asked questions about Adler

When is the best time to visit Adler?

The best time to visit Adler is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Adler?

The sea temperature in Adler ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Adler in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Adler?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Adler?

Rain is frequent from December to May; the wettest month is January with 145 mm. The driest month is August with 73 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Adler get?

Adler gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Adler in?

Adler is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Adler?

A nonstop flight from London to Adler takes about 4 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,120 km.

Which school holidays are best for Adler?

Adler has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 45, summer holidays 86, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 7.