AI-generatedDikson at a glance
- Best time
- Apr, Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 9°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 5.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,070 h
- Rain a year
- 314 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Dikson
Dikson has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 9 °C, while January is the coolest at −20 °C. With around 1,070 hours of sunshine a year, Dikson is rather dull; April is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dikson
The best time to visit Dikson is in April and in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 5.6 °C. The wettest month is August with 41 mm of precipitation.
Dikson through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dikson in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −16–−4 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Dikson in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 4–9 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Dikson in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −13–5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Dikson in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −20–−18 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Sep – Jun
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April, July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −8°
- Midday, 13:00: about −5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −4°
- Evening, 20:00: about −6°
- Night, 23:00: about −7°
09:0717:40
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 08:19–11:21 · evening 15:26–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:50–08:19 · evening 18:28–18:57
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 Dikson compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 0° at the start of the month to −9° at the end. The sea cools from 2° to −1°. The days get 6.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 0° | −9° |
| Night-time low | −4° | −14° |
| Sea | 2° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 4.1 h |
What is the weather like in Dikson in October?
In October, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 8 h 33 min09:07 – 17:40
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 8 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Dikson
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Dikson: score 40 against 19. In April, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in April. April has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 40better |
| Daytime high | −4° | −11° |
| Night-time low | −8° | −18° |
| Sea | 0.4° | −1.3° |
| Sunshine | 0.8 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 16 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dikson month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January−20° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In January, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in January27February−20° · Sea −1° · 0.6 h
In February, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in February31March−16° · Sea −1° · 3.8 h
In March, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 16 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in March40April−11° · Sea −1° · 6.7 h
In April, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 16 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dikson – and yet one of the best months here.
Dikson in April33May−4° · Sea −1° · 5.1 h
In May, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in May29June4° · Sea 1° · 5.6 h
In June, Dikson is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in June38July9° · Sea 4° · 6.5 h
In July, Dikson is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson – and yet one of the best months here.
Dikson in July24August9° · Sea 6° · 3.8 h
In August, Dikson is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in August18September5° · Sea 4° · 2.0 h
In September, Dikson is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in September19October−4° · Sea 0° · 0.8 h
In October, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in October24November−13° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In November, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson in November26December−18° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In December, Dikson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−25 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dikson.
Dikson 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 Dikson
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −8°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−27°), the warmest in August (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 28 | −20° | −27° | −1.5° | 0.0 h | 5 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | −20° | −27° | −1.5° | 0.6 h | 5 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 31 | −16° | −24° | −1.4° | 3.8 h | 5 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 40 | −11° | −18° | −1.3° | 6.7 h | 5 | 16 |
| MayMay | 33 | −4° | −9° | −0.7° | 5.1 h | 6 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 4° | 0° | 0.7° | 5.6 h | 9 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 9° | 4° | 3.5° | 6.5 h | 8 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 9° | 5° | 5.6° | 3.8 h | 10 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 5° | 1° | 4.4° | 2.0 h | 10 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | −4° | −8° | 0.4° | 0.8 h | 9 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | −13° | −19° | −1.4° | 0.0 h | 7 | 22 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | −18° | −25° | −1.5° | 0.0 h | 6 | 18 |
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
73.51° N, 80.53° E · 8 m · Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Dikson
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: −0.8 – 1.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Dikson ranges from −1.5 °C in January to 5.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to May 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 1.7 and 9.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.5° | −1.8° | −0.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.5° | −1.8° | −0.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.4° | −1.7° | −0.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.3° | −1.7° | −0.7° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.7° | −1.4° | −0.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 0.7° | −0.2° | 1.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 3.5° | 1.2° | 5.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.6° | 1.7° | 9.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 4.4° | 1.7° | 7.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 0.4° | −0.8° | 1.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.5° | −1.8° | −0.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Dikson
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 0.8 of 8.6 hours of daylight in Dikson, 9 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Dikson: 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, Dikson has about 9 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Dikson
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 3).
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 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 Dikson
How breezy and how cloudy Dikson 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 Dikson typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 86 % of the sky over Dikson: mostly overcast, with about 0.8 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.
Snow
Snow in Dikson
When Dikson 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, Dikson has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 23 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 85 out of 100: very likely.
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 Dikson
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Dikson 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.
Dikson has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 37) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
PoorBest holidays
- −13 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −19 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.0 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 5 h 45 min
- Distance
- 4,330 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 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.
Good to know: Russia
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Language
- Russian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +7
- 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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Dikson vs Dudinka
In October Dikson has the better holiday weather (score 19 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Dudinka as in Dikson.
| in October | Dikson | Dudinka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 11 |
| Daytime high | −4° | −4° |
| Sea | 0° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 1 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr, Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Dikson ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Omsk9°28
- 2Tiksi−7°0°27
- 3Kurgan9°25
- 4Tyumen8°21
- 5Yekaterinburg7°20
- 6Bratsk5°20
- 7DiksonThis page−4°0°19
- 8Khanty-Mansiysk4°18
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Frequently asked questions about Dikson
When is the best time to visit Dikson?
The best time to visit Dikson is in April and in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Dikson?
The sea temperature in Dikson ranges from −1.5 °C in January to 5.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Dikson in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 0.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Dikson?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 9 °C and nights around 4 °C. January is the coolest month at −20 °C.
When does it rain most in Dikson?
The wettest month is August with 41 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dikson get?
Dikson gets around 1,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.7 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Dikson in?
Dikson is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dikson?
A nonstop flight from London to Dikson takes about 5 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,330 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dikson?
Dikson has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 37) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 32, summer holidays 29, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 27.