AI-generatedDerbent at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 411 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Derbent
Derbent has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Derbent is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:5817:07
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 05:41–06:36 · evening 16:29–17:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:41 · evening 17:24–17:35
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 Derbent in October?
In October, Derbent is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min05:58 – 17:07
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %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+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %24 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %67 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Derbent
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 19.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Derbent ranges from 6.7 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From September 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 24.9 and 27.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.7° | 7.0° | 8.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.7° | 5.9° | 7.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.9° | 6.3° | 7.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.3° | 7.9° | 10.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.0° | 13.9° | 16.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.1° | 19.2° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 24.0° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 24.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 22.4° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 18.7° | 17.7° | 19.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 13.8° | 12.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.9° | 9.1° | 10.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Derbent
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 4.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Derbent, 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 Derbent
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · 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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Derbent: 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, Derbent has about 9 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Derbent
How breezy and how cloudy Derbent 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 Derbent typically peaks at 13 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 61 % of the sky over Derbent: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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.
Heat and humidity in Derbent
How often the day gets hot in Derbent (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, Derbent 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 in Derbent
Snow is possible in Derbent, 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 Derbent.
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 Derbent
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 69 days a year, mostly from June to August.
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 | 16 | 6° | 2° | 7.7° | 2.8 h | 7 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 6° | 1° | 6.7° | 3.5 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 9° | 4° | 6.9° | 4.3 h | 8 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 13° | 8° | 9.3° | 5.9 h | 6 | 28 |
| MayMay | 31 | 19° | 14° | 15.0° | 7.7 h | 7 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 25° | 19° | 21.1° | 9.0 h | 5 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 28° | 22° | 24.9° | 9.0 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 28° | 22° | 26.1° | 8.5 h | 4 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 23° | 18° | 23.2° | 6.3 h | 7 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 18° | 13° | 18.7° | 4.6 h | 9 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 12° | 8° | 13.8° | 3.2 h | 8 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 8° | 4° | 9.9° | 2.7 h | 7 | 31 |
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
42.07° N, 48.29° E · 0 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Derbent
The best time to visit Derbent is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July and from September to October. The wettest month is September with 64 mm of precipitation.
Derbent through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Derbent in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–19 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Derbent in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Derbent in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Derbent in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Derbent for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Derbent
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 Derbent: score 100 against 25. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 25 | 100better |
| Day high | 18° | 28° |
| Night low | 13° | 22° |
| Sea | 18.7° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 24 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Derbent month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January6° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In January, Derbent is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in January17February6° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In February, Derbent is cold: daytime highs average 6 °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 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in February19March9° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In March, Derbent is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in March27April13° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In April, Derbent is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in April31May19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In May, Derbent is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in May87June25° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In June, Derbent is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in June100July28° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In July, Derbent is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in July98August28° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Derbent is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in August72September23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In September, Derbent is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in September25October18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In October, Derbent is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in October16November12° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In November, Derbent is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
Derbent in November16December8° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In December, Derbent is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Derbent.
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Derbent vs. Makhachkala
In October the holiday weather in Derbent and Makhachkala is about equally good (score 25 vs. 27). During the day it is about as warm in Makhachkala as in Derbent. The sea in Makhachkala is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Derbent | Makhachkala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 25 | 27 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Jun, Aug – Oct |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Derbent ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Makhachkala18°18°82
- 2Novorossiysk18°20°77
- 3Krasnodar18°76
- 4Grozny17°75
- 5Astrakhan16°73
- 6Sochi19°21°71
- 7Rostov-on-Don15°63
- 8Vladikavkaz14°57
- 15DerbentThis page18°19°25
Planning a trip to Derbent
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Derbent 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.
Derbent has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 5 min
- Distance
- 3,780 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 Derbent
When is the best time to visit Derbent?
The best time to visit Derbent 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 Derbent?
The sea temperature in Derbent ranges from 6.7 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Derbent in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Derbent?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Derbent?
The wettest month is September with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Derbent get?
Derbent gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Derbent in?
Derbent uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Derbent?
A nonstop flight from London to Derbent takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Derbent?
Derbent has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 42, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 16.
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