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Alushta weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Alushta at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.9°
Sunshine a year
2,240 h
Rain a year
440 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
40 m

Climate in Alushta

Alushta has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Alushta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Alushta

The best time to visit Alushta is from July to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 61 mm of precipitation.

Alushta through the seasons

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

Alushta in spring

Mar – May

28

Poor

  • 10–20 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Alushta in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 10.2 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Alushta in autumn

Sep – Nov

40

Fair

  • 12–23 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Alushta in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 6–8 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 2.4 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

28

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

06:5618:00

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

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

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:38–07:36 · evening 17:20–18:18
Blue hour
Morning 06:27–06:38 · evening 18:18–18:29

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 Alushta compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 17°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high20°15°
Night-time low12°8°
Sea20°17°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Alushta in October?

In October, Alushta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 4 min06:56 – 18:00
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
52 %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 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %24 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %77 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Alushta

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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July has the better holiday weather in Alushta: score 98 against 28. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Alushta
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score2898better
Daytime high17°28°
Night-time low10°19°
Sea18.7°24.0°
Sunshine4.9 h10.8 hbetter
Rainy days76better
Rainfall37 mm32 mm
Muggy days0better7

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Alushta month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January6° · Sea 10° · 2.1 h

In January, Alushta is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in January
15February6° · Sea 9° · 3.1 h

In February, Alushta is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in February
18March10° · Sea 9° · 4.5 h

In March, Alushta is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in March
27April15° · Sea 11° · 6.6 h

In April, Alushta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in April
40May20° · Sea 16° · 8.7 h

In May, Alushta is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in May
81June25° · Sea 21° · 10.0 h

In June, Alushta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in June
98July28° · Sea 24° · 10.8 h

In July, Alushta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in July
98August28° · Sea 25° · 9.9 h

In August, Alushta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in August
77September23° · Sea 22° · 7.7 h

In September, Alushta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in September
28October17° · Sea 19° · 4.9 h

In October, Alushta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in October
16November12° · Sea 15° · 3.0 h

In November, Alushta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in November
12December8° · Sea 12° · 2.0 h

In December, Alushta is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alushta.

Alushta in December
Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Alushta

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 17°Night 10°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan146°0°9.7°2.1 h834
FebruaryFeb156°0°8.6°3.1 h831
MarchMar1810°3°8.7°4.5 h936
AprilApr2715°7°10.6°6.6 h732
MayMay4020°12°15.5°8.7 h941
JuneJun8125°16°20.8°10.0 h961
JulyJul9828°19°24.0°10.8 h632
AugustAug9828°20°24.9°9.9 h632
SeptemberSep7723°15°22.3°7.7 h629
OctoberOct2817°10°18.7°4.9 h737
NovemberNov1612°6°14.8°3.0 h738
DecemberDec128°2°11.8°2.0 h937

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

44.68° N, 34.41° E · 40 m · Europe/Simferopol

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Alushta

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

Sea in October18.7°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 19.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 18.7°8 in 10 years 17.3° – 19.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Alushta ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From October to February 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 23.9 and 25.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.7°8.6°10.9°cold
FebruaryFeb8.6°7.6°9.6°cold
MarchMar8.7°7.9°9.7°cold
AprilApr10.6°9.9°11.4°cold
MayMay15.5°14.3°16.7°cold
JuneJun20.8°19.8°21.9°refreshing
JulyJul24.0°22.6°25.3°pleasant
AugustAug24.9°23.9°25.8°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.3°20.9°23.4°refreshing
OctoberOct18.7°17.3°19.9°fresh
NovemberNov14.8°13.3°15.8°cold
DecemberDec11.8°10.6°13.0°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Alushta

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

Per year
2,240 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.9 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 44 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Alushta, 44 % 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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Alushta: 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
440 mm on 90 days
Wettest month
Jun · 61 mm
Driest month
Sep · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 37 mm

In October, Alushta has about 7 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Alushta

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 45 min
Fair skin
about 55 min
Light brown skin
about 75 min
Olive skin
about 95 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Alushta

How breezy and how cloudy Alushta 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
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Alushta typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb.

Clouds

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

Year average
52 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 24 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 4.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Alushta: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Alushta

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

Hot days a year
19 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 17 °C

In October, Alushta has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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

Snow
Snow

Snow in Alushta

Snow is possible in Alushta, but no month makes it likely: 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
10 days
Fresh snow a year
38 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

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

In October, it hardly ever snows in Alushta.

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 Alushta

Weather for your travel dates

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

Alushta 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.

Alushta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    48

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    28

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    13

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 2.1 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 45 min
Distance
2,670 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: Ukraine

Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Language
Ukrainian
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+380
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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Alushta vs Yalta

In October the holiday weather in Alushta and Yalta is about equally good (score 28 vs 26). During the day it is about as warm in Yalta as in Alushta. The sea in Yalta is 1 °C cooler.

Alushta vs Yalta, in October
in OctoberAlushtaYalta
Holiday weather score2826
Daytime high17°17°
Sea19°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJul – AugJun – Aug

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OctoberAlushta 17°Yalta 17°
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In October, Alushta ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Izmail18°84
  2. 2Bakhchysarai18°83
  3. 3Sevastopol18°18°82
  4. 4Simferopol17°81
  5. 5Odesa17°16°78
  6. 6Melitopol17°77
  7. 7Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi16°77
  8. 8Mykolaiv17°16°76
  9. 23AlushtaThis page17°19°28
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Frequently asked questions about Alushta

When is the best time to visit Alushta?

The best time to visit Alushta is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Alushta?

The sea temperature in Alushta ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Alushta in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Alushta?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Alushta?

The wettest month is June with 61 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Alushta get?

Alushta gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Alushta in?

Alushta is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Alushta?

A nonstop flight from London to Alushta takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,670 km.

Which school holidays are best for Alushta?

Alushta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 48, summer holidays 98, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 13.