AI-generatedGelendzhik at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,330 h
- Rain a year
- 588 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year, Gelendzhik is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gelendzhik
The best time to visit Gelendzhik is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 64 mm of precipitation.
Gelendzhik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gelendzhik in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–22 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Gelendzhik in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Gelendzhik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 14–26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Gelendzhik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
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: July – September
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: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:4117:45
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 06:23–07:21 · evening 17:06–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:23 · evening 18:03–18:15
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 Gelendzhik compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 18°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Sea | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Gelendzhik in October?
In October, Gelendzhik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min06:41 – 17:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %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 35 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gelendzhik
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Gelendzhik: score 98 against 37. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 21° |
| Sea | 19.8° | 25.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 36 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gelendzhik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January8° · Sea 10° · 2.5 h
In January, Gelendzhik is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in January16February9° · Sea 9° · 3.9 h
In February, Gelendzhik is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in February15March12° · Sea 9° · 4.4 h
In March, Gelendzhik is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in March25April17° · Sea 11° · 6.4 h
In April, Gelendzhik is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in April48May22° · Sea 16° · 8.3 h
In May, Gelendzhik is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in May84June27° · Sea 21° · 9.9 h
In June, Gelendzhik is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in June97July30° · Sea 25° · 11.1 h
In July, Gelendzhik is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in July98August31° · Sea 26° · 10.2 h
In August, Gelendzhik is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in August91September26° · Sea 24° · 8.1 h
In September, Gelendzhik is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in September37October20° · Sea 20° · 5.7 h
In October, Gelendzhik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in October16November14° · Sea 16° · 3.6 h
In November, Gelendzhik is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik in November10December10° · Sea 12° · 2.3 h
In December, Gelendzhik is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gelendzhik.
Gelendzhik 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 Gelendzhik
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 November to March, 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 | 10 | 8° | 2° | 10.2° | 2.5 h | 11 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 9° | 2° | 9.2° | 3.9 h | 9 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 12° | 4° | 9.1° | 4.4 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 17° | 8° | 11.1° | 6.4 h | 8 | 41 |
| MayMay | 48 | 22° | 13° | 16.0° | 8.3 h | 9 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 27° | 18° | 21.2° | 9.9 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 30° | 21° | 24.6° | 11.1 h | 6 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 31° | 21° | 25.7° | 10.2 h | 6 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 16° | 23.5° | 8.1 h | 7 | 43 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 20° | 11° | 19.8° | 5.7 h | 8 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 14° | 7° | 15.7° | 3.6 h | 8 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 10° | 4° | 12.4° | 2.3 h | 11 | 64 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Gelendzhik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gelendzhik ranges from 9.1 °C in March to 25.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From October 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 24.8 and 26.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.2° | 8.8° | 11.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.1° | 8.2° | 10.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.1° | 10.0° | 11.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 14.9° | 17.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 19.7° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.6° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.7° | 24.8° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.0° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.8° | 18.4° | 20.8° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.7° | 14.4° | 16.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.4° | 11.1° | 13.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gelendzhik
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 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Gelendzhik, 51 % 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 Gelendzhik: 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, Gelendzhik has about 8 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gelendzhik
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 Gelendzhik
How breezy and how cloudy Gelendzhik 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 Gelendzhik typically peaks at 20 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: Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Gelendzhik: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Gelendzhik
How often the day gets hot in Gelendzhik (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, Gelendzhik has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Gelendzhik
Snow is possible in Gelendzhik, 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 Gelendzhik.
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 Gelendzhik
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gelendzhik 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.
Gelendzhik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,930 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: 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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Gelendzhik vs Novorossiysk
In October the holiday weather in Gelendzhik and Novorossiysk is about equally good (score 37 vs 35). During the day Novorossiysk is 1 °C cooler than Gelendzhik. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Gelendzhik | Novorossiysk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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- 23GelendzhikThis page20°20°37
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Frequently asked questions about Gelendzhik
When is the best time to visit Gelendzhik?
The best time to visit Gelendzhik is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gelendzhik?
The sea temperature in Gelendzhik ranges from 9.1 °C in March to 25.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Gelendzhik in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Gelendzhik?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Gelendzhik?
The wettest month is December with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gelendzhik get?
Gelendzhik gets around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Gelendzhik in?
Gelendzhik is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gelendzhik?
A nonstop flight from London to Gelendzhik takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gelendzhik?
Gelendzhik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 55, summer holidays 98, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 10.