AI-generatedAnapa at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 486 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Anapa
Anapa has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Anapa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Anapa
The best time to visit Anapa is from July to September. 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 April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 52 mm of precipitation.
Anapa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Anapa in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–22 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Anapa in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Anapa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 13–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Anapa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4517:48
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 06:27–07:24 · evening 17:08–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:27 · evening 18:06–18:18
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 Anapa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Sea | 21° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Anapa in October?
In October, Anapa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min06:45 – 17:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %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 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Anapa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Anapa: score 99 against 32. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 20° |
| Sea | 19.5° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Anapa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January7° · Sea 10° · 2.2 h
In January, Anapa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in January15February7° · Sea 9° · 3.5 h
In February, Anapa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in February18March11° · Sea 9° · 4.5 h
In March, Anapa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in March28April16° · Sea 11° · 6.6 h
In April, Anapa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °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 30 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in April52May22° · Sea 16° · 8.7 h
In May, Anapa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in May83June27° · Sea 21° · 10.0 h
In June, Anapa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in June98July31° · Sea 24° · 11.2 h
In July, Anapa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in July99August31° · Sea 25° · 10.2 h
In August, Anapa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in August91September26° · Sea 23° · 8.1 h
In September, Anapa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in September32October19° · Sea 20° · 5.5 h
In October, Anapa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in October16November13° · Sea 15° · 3.3 h
In November, Anapa is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in November11December9° · Sea 12° · 1.9 h
In December, Anapa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Anapa.
Anapa in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Anapa
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 January (0°), the warmest in July (20°). 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 November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 7° | 0° | 10.1° | 2.2 h | 10 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 7° | 0° | 9.1° | 3.5 h | 9 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 11° | 3° | 9.2° | 4.5 h | 9 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 16° | 7° | 11.0° | 6.6 h | 7 | 30 |
| MayMay | 52 | 22° | 12° | 15.7° | 8.7 h | 7 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 27° | 17° | 20.9° | 10.0 h | 8 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 31° | 20° | 24.2° | 11.2 h | 5 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 31° | 20° | 25.3° | 10.2 h | 5 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 15° | 23.1° | 8.1 h | 6 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 19° | 10° | 19.5° | 5.5 h | 8 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 13° | 5° | 15.3° | 3.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 9° | 2° | 12.3° | 1.9 h | 10 | 52 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Anapa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.8 – 20.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Anapa ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 25.3 °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 24.4 and 26.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.1° | 8.7° | 11.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.1° | 8.2° | 10.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.2° | 8.2° | 10.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.0° | 10.1° | 11.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.7° | 14.6° | 17.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.9° | 19.6° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 23.2° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.4° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.1° | 21.8° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.5° | 17.8° | 20.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.3° | 13.6° | 16.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.3° | 10.9° | 13.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Anapa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Anapa, 50 % 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 in Anapa: 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.
In October, Anapa has about 8 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Anapa
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 100 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 and clouds in Anapa
How breezy and how cloudy Anapa 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.
In October, the wind in Anapa typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Anapa: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 and humidity in Anapa
How often the day gets hot in Anapa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Anapa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 in Anapa
Snow is possible in Anapa, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Anapa.
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 Anapa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Anapa 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.
Anapa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,860 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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Anapa vs Novorossiysk
In October the holiday weather in Anapa and Novorossiysk is about equally good (score 32 vs 35). During the day it is about as warm in Novorossiysk as in Anapa. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Anapa | Novorossiysk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Anapa ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Novorossiysk19°20°80
- 3Grozny19°79
- 4Khasavyurt18°79
- 5Krasnodar19°78
- 6Astrakhan17°78
- 7Maykop20°75
- 8Sochi22°21°73
- 26AnapaThis page19°20°32
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Frequently asked questions about Anapa
When is the best time to visit Anapa?
The best time to visit Anapa is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Anapa?
The sea temperature in Anapa ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Anapa in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Anapa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Anapa?
The wettest month is December with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Anapa get?
Anapa gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Anapa in?
Anapa is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Anapa?
A nonstop flight from London to Anapa takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Anapa?
Anapa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 58, summer holidays 99, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 11.