AI-generatedGomel at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,990 h
- Rain a year
- 638 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 138 m
Climate in Gomel
Gomel has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year, Gomel is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gomel
The best time to visit Gomel is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 86 mm of precipitation.
Gomel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gomel in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Gomel in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Gomel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–19 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Gomel in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–0 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, August
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: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:1918:04
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 06:58–08:06 · evening 17:17–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:58 · evening 18:25–18:38
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 Gomel compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Gomel in October?
In October, Gomel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:19 – 18:04
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gomel
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 Gomel: score 88 against 39. In August, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 57 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gomel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January−2° · 1.4 h
In January, Gomel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in January18February0° · 2.6 h
In February, Gomel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in February24March6° · 4.6 h
In March, Gomel is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in March61April14° · 6.7 h
In April, Gomel is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in April84May21° · 8.8 h
In May, Gomel is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in May84June24° · 9.8 h
In June, Gomel is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in June80July26° · 9.6 h
In July, Gomel is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in July88August25° · 8.7 h
In August, Gomel is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in August83September19° · 6.5 h
In September, Gomel is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in September39October12° · 3.9 h
In October, Gomel is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in October18November4° · 1.6 h
In November, Gomel is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel in November16December0° · 1.0 h
In December, Gomel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gomel.
Gomel 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 Gomel
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 17 | −2° | −7° | 1.4 h | 10 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 0° | −6° | 2.6 h | 10 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 6° | −2° | 4.6 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 14° | 4° | 6.7 h | 10 | 47 |
| MayMay | 84 | 21° | 10° | 8.8 h | 11 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 24° | 14° | 9.8 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 26° | 16° | 9.6 h | 13 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 25° | 14° | 8.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 19° | 9° | 6.5 h | 8 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 12° | 4° | 3.9 h | 10 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 4° | 0° | 1.6 h | 10 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 0° | −5° | 1.0 h | 11 | 46 |
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
52.43° N, 30.98° E · 138 m · Europe/Minsk
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gomel
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 3.9 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Gomel, 36 % 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 Gomel: 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, Gomel has about 10 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gomel
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 min
- 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 Gomel
How breezy and how cloudy Gomel 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 Gomel typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Gomel: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Gomel
How often the day gets hot in Gomel (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, Gomel has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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 Gomel
When Gomel 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, it hardly ever snows in Gomel.
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 Gomel
Weather for your travel dates
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Gomel 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.
Gomel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 1.2 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 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,140 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: Belarus
- Currency
- Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
- Languages
- Belarusian, Russian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +375
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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Gomel vs Chernihiv
In October Chernihiv has the better holiday weather (score 45 vs 39). During the day Chernihiv is 1 °C warmer than Gomel.
| in October | Gomel | Chernihiv |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Gomel ranks 4 of 15 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Gomel
When is the best time to visit Gomel?
The best time to visit Gomel 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 Gomel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Gomel?
The wettest month is July with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gomel get?
Gomel gets around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Gomel in?
Gomel is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gomel?
A nonstop flight from London to Gomel takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gomel?
Gomel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 84, summer holidays 85, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 17.