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Birobidzhan

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Birobidzhan at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Sunshine a year
2,200 h
Rain a year
825 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+10
Elevation
84 m

Climate in Birobidzhan

Birobidzhan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −15 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Birobidzhan is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

35

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 0°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 8°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 4°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 2°

07:2718:21

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 07:07–08:10 · evening 17:38–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 06:55–07:07 · evening 18:41–18:53

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 Birobidzhan in October?

In October, Birobidzhan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 54 min07:27 – 18:21
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
46 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+10Asia/Vladivostok

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %4 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Warm jacket
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Birobidzhan

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

Per year
2,200 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 6.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 53 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Birobidzhan, 53 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Birobidzhan

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 55 min
Fair skin
about 70 min
Light brown skin
about 100 min
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

Rain in Birobidzhan: 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
825 mm on 98 days
Wettest month
Aug · 178 mm
Driest month
Jan · 7 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 50 mm

In October, Birobidzhan has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Birobidzhan

How breezy and how cloudy Birobidzhan 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
14 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Birobidzhan typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jan · 39 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 69 %
OctoberCloud cover 46 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Birobidzhan: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Birobidzhan

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

Hot days a year
3 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 8 °C

In October, Birobidzhan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 8 °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 Birobidzhan

When Birobidzhan 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 days a year
17 days
Fresh snow a year
73 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 5 cmChance of snow 17 / 100

In October, Birobidzhan has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 17 out of 100: hardly any.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Birobidzhan

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°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.

The coolest nights are in January (−28°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 26 days a year, mostly in July.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 8°Night −1°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan38−15°−28°5.4 h27
FebruaryFeb42−9°−24°6.5 h29
MarchMar410°−13°6.8 h526
AprilApr4510°−2°6.9 h845
MayMay7418°6°6.8 h1292
JuneJun7222°13°6.8 h14116
JulyJul6725°17°6.0 h15173
AugustAug6524°16°5.5 h15178
SeptemberSep7719°9°6.3 h1090
OctoberOct358°−1°5.8 h750
NovemberNov34−4°−14°4.8 h528
DecemberDec36−15°−26°4.9 h312

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

48.79° N, 132.92° E · 84 m · Asia/Vladivostok

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Birobidzhan

The best time to visit Birobidzhan is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is August with 178 mm.

Birobidzhan through the seasons

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

Birobidzhan in spring

Mar – May

53

Fair

  • 0–18 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Birobidzhan in summer

Jun – Aug

68

Good

  • 22–25 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Birobidzhan in autumn

Sep – Nov

49

Fair

  • -4–19 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Birobidzhan in winter

Dec – Feb

39

Poor

  • -15–-9 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Compare two months in Birobidzhan

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

September has the better holiday weather in Birobidzhan: score 77 against 35. In September, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.

October vs. September, Birobidzhan
MonthOctoberSeptember
Weather score3577better
Day high8°19°
Night low−1°9°
Sunshine5.8 h6.3 hbetter
Rainy days7better10
Rainfall50 mmbetter90 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

May, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun – Aug

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec

Snow on 2 or more days

Birobidzhan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

38January-15° · 5 h

In January, Birobidzhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in January
42February-9° · 7 h

In February, Birobidzhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 2 days, totalling 9 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in February
41March0° · 7 h

In March, Birobidzhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 26 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in March
45April10° · 7 h

In April, Birobidzhan is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in April
74May18° · 7 h

In May, Birobidzhan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in May
72June22° · 7 h

In June, Birobidzhan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in June
67July25° · 6 h

In July, Birobidzhan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 173 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in July
65August24° · 6 h

In August, Birobidzhan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 178 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in August
77September19° · 6 h

In September, Birobidzhan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in September
35October8° · 6 h

In October, Birobidzhan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in October
34November-4° · 5 h

In November, Birobidzhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 28 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in November
36December-15° · 5 h

In December, Birobidzhan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−26 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 3 days, totalling 12 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan in December
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Birobidzhan vs. Khabarovsk

In October the holiday weather in Birobidzhan and Khabarovsk is about equally good (score 35 vs. 33). During the day Khabarovsk is 1 °C warmer than Birobidzhan.

Birobidzhan vs. Khabarovsk, in October
in OctoberBirobidzhanKhabarovsk
Holiday score3533
Daytime high8°9°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days79
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberBirobidzhan 8°Khabarovsk 9°
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Ranking

Russia in October: the best places

In October, Birobidzhan ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Vladivostok13°14°59
  2. 2Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk11°40
  3. 3Orenburg10°38
  4. 4Ulan-Ude6°37
  5. 5Saratov11°36
  6. 6BirobidzhanThis page8°35
  7. 7Irkutsk7°34
  8. 8Khabarovsk9°33
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Planning a trip to Birobidzhan

Weather for your travel dates

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

Birobidzhan 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.

Birobidzhan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 35).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    44

    Fair

    • 7 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    35

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    37

    Poor

    • −15 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 10 h 10 min
Distance
8,020 km
Time zone
UTC+10
Jet lag
About 9 days (9 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 Birobidzhan

When is the best time to visit Birobidzhan?

The best time to visit Birobidzhan is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Birobidzhan?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at −15 °C.

When does it rain most in Birobidzhan?

Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is August with 178 mm. The driest month is January with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Birobidzhan get?

Birobidzhan gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.9 hours a day; in November there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Birobidzhan in?

Birobidzhan uses the time zone Asia/Vladivostok, at UTC+10 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Birobidzhan?

A nonstop flight from London to Birobidzhan takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,020 km.

Which school holidays are best for Birobidzhan?

Birobidzhan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 37.

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