AI-generatedDudinka at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,460 h
- Rain a year
- 551 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Dudinka
Dudinka has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at −24 °C. With around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year, Dudinka is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dudinka
The best time to visit Dudinka is in July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is August with 62 mm.
Dudinka through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dudinka in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −15–1 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Dudinka in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 13–18 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Dudinka in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −16–8 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Dudinka in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −23–−20 °C by day
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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: July
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −9°
- Midday, 13:00: about −4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −4°
- Evening, 20:00: about −6°
- Night, 23:00: about −8°
08:2117:41
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 07:43–09:54 · evening 16:08–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:43 · evening 18:18–18:42
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 Dudinka compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 2° at the start of the month to −10° at the end. The days get 4.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 2° | −10° |
| Night-time low | −5° | −17° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 6.8 h |
What is the weather like in Dudinka in October?
In October, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 62 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 20 min08:21 – 17:41
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 11 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 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Dudinka
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 Dudinka: score 88 against 11. In July, days are 22 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 88better |
| Daytime high | −4° | 18° |
| Night-time low | −10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 1.2 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 58 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dudinka month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−23° · 0.0 h
In January, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −24 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−30 °C). There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 9 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 Dudinka.
Dudinka in January21February−21° · 1.6 h
In February, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −21 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 9 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 Dudinka.
Dudinka in February21March−15° · 4.1 h
In March, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in March33April−7° · 6.6 h
In April, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in April32May1° · 7.0 h
In May, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 6 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 Dudinka.
Dudinka in May58June13° · 9.2 h
In June, Dudinka is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in June88July18° · 9.0 h
In July, Dudinka is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in July62August16° · 5.9 h
In August, Dudinka is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in August14September8° · 3.2 h
In September, Dudinka is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in September11October−4° · 1.2 h
In October, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 62 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in October17November−16° · 0.2 h
In November, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in November15December−20° · 0.0 h
In December, Dudinka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dudinka.
Dudinka in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dudinka
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −10°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−30°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 20 | −24° | −30° | 0.0 h | 9 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −21° | −28° | 1.6 h | 8 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 21 | −15° | −22° | 4.1 h | 10 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 33 | −7° | −15° | 6.6 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 32 | 1° | −6° | 7.0 h | 10 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 13° | 4° | 9.2 h | 11 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 18° | 10° | 9.0 h | 10 | 58 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 16° | 8° | 5.9 h | 12 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 8° | 1° | 3.2 h | 12 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | −4° | −10° | 1.2 h | 13 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | −16° | −24° | 0.2 h | 10 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −20° | −27° | 0.0 h | 11 | 41 |
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 hours in Dudinka
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 1.2 of 9.3 hours of daylight in Dudinka, 13 % 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 in Dudinka: 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, Dudinka has about 13 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dudinka
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 4).
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 and clouds in Dudinka
How breezy and how cloudy Dudinka 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 Dudinka typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Dudinka: mostly overcast, with about 1.2 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 in Dudinka
When Dudinka 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, Dudinka has about 11 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 36 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 97 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 Dudinka
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Dudinka 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.
Dudinka has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- −9 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −22 °C by day
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 5 min
- Distance
- 4,650 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.
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Dudinka vs Norilsk
In October the holiday weather in Dudinka and Norilsk is about equally good (score 11 vs 8). During the day it is about as warm in Norilsk as in Dudinka.
| in October | Dudinka | Norilsk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 8 |
| Daytime high | −4° | −4° |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 1 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
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In October, Dudinka ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Dudinka
When is the best time to visit Dudinka?
The best time to visit Dudinka is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dudinka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −24 °C.
When does it rain most in Dudinka?
Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is August with 62 mm. The driest month is February with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dudinka get?
Dudinka gets around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.2 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Dudinka in?
Dudinka is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dudinka?
A nonstop flight from London to Dudinka takes about 6 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dudinka?
Dudinka has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 37, summer holidays 71, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 18.