AI-generatedArkhangelsk at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 14.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,610 h
- Rain a year
- 592 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Arkhangelsk
Arkhangelsk has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year, Arkhangelsk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
07:0617:01
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–08:17 · evening 15:50–17:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:35 · evening 17:31–17:50
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.
What is the weather like in Arkhangelsk in October?
In October, Arkhangelsk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 55 min07:06 – 17:01
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Arkhangelsk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.3 – 8.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Arkhangelsk ranges from −1.1 °C in February to 14.2 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 10.1 and 18.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.0° | −1.5° | −0.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.1° | −1.5° | −0.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.1° | −1.5° | −0.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | −0.5° | −1.2° | 0.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.5° | 1.5° | 7.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.5° | 4.8° | 14.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.2° | 10.1° | 18.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.1° | 11.3° | 17.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.8° | 8.4° | 12.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.7° | 5.3° | 8.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 2.7° | 1.4° | 4.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 0.0° | −1.0° | 1.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Arkhangelsk
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 1.6 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Arkhangelsk, 16 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Arkhangelsk
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Arkhangelsk: 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, Arkhangelsk has about 13 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Arkhangelsk
How breezy and how cloudy Arkhangelsk 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 Arkhangelsk typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
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.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Arkhangelsk: mostly overcast, with about 1.6 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.
Snow in Arkhangelsk
When Arkhangelsk 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Arkhangelsk has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 34 out of 100: possible.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arkhangelsk
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 17 | −8° | −13° | −1.0° | 0.5 h | 10 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −8° | −13° | −1.1° | 1.8 h | 7 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 25 | −3° | −8° | −1.1° | 4.2 h | 8 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 4° | −4° | −0.5° | 6.3 h | 9 | 32 |
| MayMay | 51 | 12° | 3° | 4.5° | 8.2 h | 11 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 17° | 9° | 10.5° | 9.7 h | 11 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 21° | 13° | 14.2° | 9.6 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 18° | 11° | 14.1° | 6.5 h | 12 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 12° | 7° | 10.8° | 3.7 h | 12 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 5° | 1° | 6.7° | 1.6 h | 13 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | −2° | −5° | 2.7° | 0.5 h | 11 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −6° | −10° | 0.0° | 0.1 h | 11 | 37 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
64.55° N, 40.55° E · 11 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Arkhangelsk
The best time to visit Arkhangelsk is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in July it only reaches 14.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is August with 77 mm.
Arkhangelsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arkhangelsk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -2–12 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Arkhangelsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Arkhangelsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -2–12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Arkhangelsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -8–-6 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Arkhangelsk for you.
Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Arkhangelsk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Arkhangelsk: score 82 against 11. In July, days are 16 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 11 | 82better |
| Day high | 5° | 21° |
| Night low | 1° | 13° |
| Sea | 6.7° | 14.2° |
| Sunshine | 1.6 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 61 mmbetter | 75 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Arkhangelsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January-8° · Sea -1° · 1 h
In January, Arkhangelsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 34 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in January23February-8° · Sea -1° · 2 h
In February, Arkhangelsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in February25March-2° · Sea -1° · 4 h
In March, Arkhangelsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 27 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in March31April4° · Sea 0° · 6 h
In April, Arkhangelsk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in April51May12° · Sea 5° · 8 h
In May, Arkhangelsk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in May81June17° · Sea 11° · 10 h
In June, Arkhangelsk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in June82July21° · Sea 14° · 10 h
In July, Arkhangelsk is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in July73August18° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In August, Arkhangelsk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in August37September12° · Sea 11° · 4 h
In September, Arkhangelsk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in September11October5° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In October, Arkhangelsk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in October14November-2° · Sea 3° · 1 h
In November, Arkhangelsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
Arkhangelsk in November15December-6° · Sea 0° · 0 h
In December, Arkhangelsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arkhangelsk.
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Arkhangelsk vs. Murmansk
In October the holiday weather in Arkhangelsk and Murmansk is about equally good (score 11 vs. 11). During the day Murmansk is 2 °C cooler than Arkhangelsk. The sea in Murmansk is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Arkhangelsk | Murmansk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 3° |
| Sea | 7° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Arkhangelsk ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Saratov11°36
- 6Kaliningrad12°35
- 7Voronezh11°34
- 8Kursk11°34
- 25ArkhangelskThis page5°7°11
Planning a trip to Arkhangelsk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Arkhangelsk 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.
Arkhangelsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,750 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.
Frequently asked questions about Arkhangelsk
When is the best time to visit Arkhangelsk?
The best time to visit Arkhangelsk is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Arkhangelsk?
The sea temperature in Arkhangelsk ranges from −1.1 °C in February to 14.2 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Arkhangelsk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Arkhangelsk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Arkhangelsk?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is August with 77 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arkhangelsk get?
Arkhangelsk gets around 1,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Arkhangelsk in?
Arkhangelsk uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Arkhangelsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Arkhangelsk takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arkhangelsk?
Arkhangelsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 16.
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