AI-generatedGorno-Altaysk at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 687 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 285 m
Climate in Gorno-Altaysk
Gorno-Altaysk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −9 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Gorno-Altaysk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gorno-Altaysk
The best time to visit Gorno-Altaysk is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is July with 87 mm.
Gorno-Altaysk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gorno-Altaysk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 3–20 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Gorno-Altaysk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Gorno-Altaysk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–19 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Gorno-Altaysk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −9–−5 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:3918:25
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 07:18–08:25 · evening 17:39–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:18 · evening 18:46–18:59
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 Gorno-Altaysk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 5° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Gorno-Altaysk in October?
In October, Gorno-Altaysk is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min07:39 – 18:25
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gorno-Altaysk
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June has the better holiday weather in Gorno-Altaysk: score 82 against 25. In June, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 25° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 75 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gorno-Altaysk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January−9° · 3.0 h
In January, Gorno-Altaysk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in January29February−5° · 4.3 h
In February, Gorno-Altaysk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in February29March3° · 5.7 h
In March, Gorno-Altaysk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in March51April13° · 6.9 h
In April, Gorno-Altaysk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in April81May20° · 8.4 h
In May, Gorno-Altaysk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in May82June25° · 8.9 h
In June, Gorno-Altaysk is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in June75July27° · 8.1 h
In July, Gorno-Altaysk is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in July78August25° · 7.7 h
In August, Gorno-Altaysk is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in August75September19° · 5.8 h
In September, Gorno-Altaysk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in September25October10° · 3.3 h
In October, Gorno-Altaysk is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in October12November0° · 2.2 h
In November, Gorno-Altaysk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk in November17December−7° · 2.2 h
In December, Gorno-Altaysk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorno-Altaysk.
Gorno-Altaysk 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 Gorno-Altaysk
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 −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−20°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 22 | −9° | −20° | 3.0 h | 8 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | −6° | −18° | 4.3 h | 6 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 3° | −10° | 5.7 h | 9 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 13° | −1° | 6.9 h | 11 | 62 |
| MayMay | 81 | 20° | 6° | 8.4 h | 12 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 25° | 12° | 8.9 h | 12 | 75 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 27° | 14° | 8.1 h | 14 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 25° | 12° | 7.7 h | 12 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 19° | 6° | 5.8 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 10° | −1° | 3.3 h | 12 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 0° | −10° | 2.2 h | 12 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | −7° | −17° | 2.2 h | 10 | 39 |
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
51.96° N, 85.92° E · 285 m · Asia/Barnaul
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gorno-Altaysk
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 3.3 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Gorno-Altaysk, 31 % 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 Gorno-Altaysk: 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, Gorno-Altaysk has about 12 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gorno-Altaysk
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 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 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 Gorno-Altaysk
How breezy and how cloudy Gorno-Altaysk 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 Gorno-Altaysk typically peaks at 13 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 66 % of the sky over Gorno-Altaysk: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Gorno-Altaysk
How often the day gets hot in Gorno-Altaysk (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, Gorno-Altaysk has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 10 °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 Gorno-Altaysk
When Gorno-Altaysk 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, Gorno-Altaysk has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 34 out of 100: possible.
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.
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Gorno-Altaysk 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.
Gorno-Altaysk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −8 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,580 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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Gorno-Altaysk vs Barnaul
In October the holiday weather in Gorno-Altaysk and Barnaul is about equally good (score 25 vs 21). During the day Barnaul is 1 °C cooler than Gorno-Altaysk.
| in October | Gorno-Altaysk | Barnaul |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 21 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Gorno-Altaysk
When is the best time to visit Gorno-Altaysk?
The best time to visit Gorno-Altaysk 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 Gorno-Altaysk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −9 °C.
When does it rain most in Gorno-Altaysk?
Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is July with 87 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gorno-Altaysk get?
Gorno-Altaysk gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in November there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Gorno-Altaysk in?
Gorno-Altaysk is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gorno-Altaysk?
A nonstop flight from London to Gorno-Altaysk takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gorno-Altaysk?
Gorno-Altaysk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 81, summer holidays 77, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 20.