AI-generatedBakhchysarai at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 468 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 173 m
Climate in Bakhchysarai
Bakhchysarai 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 5 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Bakhchysarai is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bakhchysarai
The best time to visit Bakhchysarai is from April to July and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 49 mm of precipitation.
Bakhchysarai through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bakhchysarai in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Bakhchysarai in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Bakhchysarai in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Bakhchysarai in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – July, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5818:02
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 06:40–07:38 · evening 17:22–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:29–06:40 · evening 18:20–18:31
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 Bakhchysarai compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Bakhchysarai in October?
In October, Bakhchysarai is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min06:58 – 18:02
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Bakhchysarai
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September has the better holiday weather in Bakhchysarai: score 93 against 83. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 35 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bakhchysarai month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January5° · 2.6 h
In January, Bakhchysarai is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in January24February6° · 3.7 h
In February, Bakhchysarai is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in February39March10° · 4.9 h
In March, Bakhchysarai is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in March78April16° · 6.9 h
In April, Bakhchysarai is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in April92May22° · 8.9 h
In May, Bakhchysarai is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in May90June26° · 9.9 h
In June, Bakhchysarai is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in June79July30° · 10.8 h
In July, Bakhchysarai is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in July77August30° · 10.1 h
In August, Bakhchysarai is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in August93September24° · 8.0 h
In September, Bakhchysarai is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in September83October18° · 5.5 h
In October, Bakhchysarai is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in October47November12° · 3.6 h
In November, Bakhchysarai is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai in November19December7° · 2.3 h
In December, Bakhchysarai is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bakhchysarai.
Bakhchysarai 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 Bakhchysarai
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. 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 | 18 | 5° | −2° | 2.6 h | 10 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 6° | −2° | 3.7 h | 8 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 10° | 1° | 4.9 h | 8 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 16° | 5° | 6.9 h | 7 | 37 |
| MayMay | 92 | 22° | 10° | 8.9 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 26° | 15° | 9.9 h | 9 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 30° | 18° | 10.8 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 30° | 17° | 10.1 h | 6 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 24° | 13° | 8.0 h | 6 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 18° | 8° | 5.5 h | 7 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 12° | 4° | 3.6 h | 7 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 7° | 0° | 2.3 h | 9 | 45 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bakhchysarai
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 Bakhchysarai, 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 Bakhchysarai: 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, Bakhchysarai has about 7 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bakhchysarai
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 and clouds in Bakhchysarai
How breezy and how cloudy Bakhchysarai 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 Bakhchysarai typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Bakhchysarai: 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 Bakhchysarai
How often the day gets hot in Bakhchysarai (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, Bakhchysarai has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Bakhchysarai
Snow is possible in Bakhchysarai, 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 Bakhchysarai.
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 Bakhchysarai
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Bakhchysarai 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.
Bakhchysarai has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.5 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 40 min
- Distance
- 2,630 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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Bakhchysarai vs Simferopol
In October the holiday weather in Bakhchysarai and Simferopol is about equally good (score 83 vs 81). During the day Simferopol is 1 °C cooler than Bakhchysarai.
| in October | Bakhchysarai | Simferopol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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- 3Sevastopol18°18°82
- 4Simferopol17°81
- 5Odesa17°16°78
- 6Melitopol17°77
- 7Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi16°77
- 8Mykolaiv17°16°76
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Frequently asked questions about Bakhchysarai
When is the best time to visit Bakhchysarai?
The best time to visit Bakhchysarai is from April to July and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bakhchysarai?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Bakhchysarai?
The wettest month is June with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bakhchysarai get?
Bakhchysarai gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Bakhchysarai in?
Bakhchysarai is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bakhchysarai?
A nonstop flight from London to Bakhchysarai takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bakhchysarai?
Bakhchysarai has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 92, summer holidays 78, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 19.