AI-generatedAstrakhan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 214 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Astrakhan
Astrakhan has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Astrakhan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:0318:04
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 06:45–07:44 · evening 17:23–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:45 · evening 18:22–18:34
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 Astrakhan in October?
In October, Astrakhan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:03 – 18:04
- 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
- 53 %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+4Europe/Astrakhan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %78 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Astrakhan
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Astrakhan, 41 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Astrakhan
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
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 Astrakhan: 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, Astrakhan has about 5 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Astrakhan
How breezy and how cloudy Astrakhan 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 Astrakhan typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Astrakhan: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 and humidity in Astrakhan
How often the day gets hot in Astrakhan (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, Astrakhan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 in Astrakhan
Snow is possible in Astrakhan, 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 Astrakhan.
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 Astrakhan
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (21°). 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. 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 0° | −6° | 1.9 h | 4 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 2° | −5° | 3.4 h | 4 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 8° | −1° | 5.4 h | 5 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 17° | 6° | 6.7 h | 5 | 26 |
| MayMay | 91 | 24° | 13° | 7.5 h | 6 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 30° | 19° | 9.1 h | 4 | 17 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 33° | 21° | 9.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 32° | 21° | 9.4 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 24° | 14° | 6.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 16° | 8° | 4.5 h | 5 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 7° | 1° | 2.5 h | 5 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 1° | −3° | 1.6 h | 5 | 19 |
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
46.35° N, 48.04° E · 0 m · Europe/Astrakhan
Best time to visit Astrakhan
The best time to visit Astrakhan is from April to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 26 mm of precipitation.
Astrakhan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Astrakhan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 8–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Astrakhan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Astrakhan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 7–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Astrakhan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–2 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Astrakhan for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Astrakhan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Astrakhan: score 91 against 73. In May, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 91better |
| Day high | 16° | 24° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 26 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Astrakhan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January0° · 2 h
In January, Astrakhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in January31February2° · 3 h
In February, Astrakhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 4 days, totalling 14 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in February38March8° · 5 h
In March, Astrakhan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in March85April17° · 7 h
In April, Astrakhan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in April91May24° · 8 h
In May, Astrakhan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in May80June30° · 9 h
In June, Astrakhan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in June65July33° · 10 h
In July, Astrakhan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in July71August32° · 9 h
In August, Astrakhan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in August91September24° · 6 h
In September, Astrakhan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in September73October16° · 5 h
In October, Astrakhan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in October29November7° · 3 h
In November, Astrakhan is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
Astrakhan in November27December1° · 2 h
In December, Astrakhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 19 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astrakhan.
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Astrakhan vs. Volgograd
In October Astrakhan has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 54). During the day Volgograd is 2 °C cooler than Astrakhan. Volgograd gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Astrakhan | Volgograd |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Astrakhan
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Astrakhan 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.
Astrakhan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Astrakhan
When is the best time to visit Astrakhan?
The best time to visit Astrakhan is from April to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Astrakhan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Astrakhan?
The wettest month is May with 26 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Astrakhan get?
Astrakhan gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Astrakhan in?
Astrakhan uses the time zone Europe/Astrakhan, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Astrakhan?
A nonstop flight from London to Astrakhan takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Astrakhan?
Astrakhan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 29.
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