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Henichesk weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Henichesk at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.2°
Sunshine a year
2,270 h
Rain a year
380 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
16 m

Climate in Henichesk

Henichesk has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Henichesk is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Henichesk

The best time to visit Henichesk is from June to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 49 mm of precipitation.

Henichesk through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Henichesk in spring

Mar – May

35

Poor

  • 9–22 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Henichesk in summer

Jun – Aug

95

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.6 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Henichesk in autumn

Sep – Nov

37

Poor

  • 10–23 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Henichesk in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 3–5 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 2.0 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Aug

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Henichesk for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

24

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 16°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

06:5617:57

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 06:38–07:37 · evening 17:16–18:15
Blue hour
Morning 06:26–06:38 · evening 18:15–18:27

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 Henichesk compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The sea cools from 18° to 12°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high19°13°
Night-time low12°7°
Sea18°12°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in Henichesk in October?

In October, Henichesk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 1 min06:56 – 17:57
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
56 %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 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %91 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Henichesk

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Henichesk: score 99 against 24. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 10 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Henichesk
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score2499better
Daytime high16°30°
Night-time low9°21°
Sea15.2°25.1°
Sunshine4.9 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days55
Rainfall27 mm29 mm
Muggy days0better14

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Henichesk month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January3° · Sea 3° · 1.7 h

In January, Henichesk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in January
17February4° · Sea 3° · 3.0 h

In February, Henichesk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in February
22March9° · Sea 4° · 4.7 h

In March, Henichesk is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in March
30April16° · Sea 9° · 7.1 h

In April, Henichesk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in April
52May22° · Sea 17° · 9.2 h

In May, Henichesk is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in May
88June27° · Sea 22° · 10.3 h

In June, Henichesk is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in June
99July30° · Sea 25° · 11.2 h

In July, Henichesk is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in July
99August29° · Sea 25° · 10.3 h

In August, Henichesk is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in August
70September23° · Sea 21° · 8.0 h

In September, Henichesk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in September
24October16° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h

In October, Henichesk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in October
17November10° · Sea 10° · 2.5 h

In November, Henichesk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in November
16December5° · Sea 6° · 1.4 h

In December, Henichesk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Henichesk.

Henichesk in December
Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Henichesk

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°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (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.

OctoberDay 16°Night 9°Sea 15°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan153°−2°3.4°1.7 h831
FebruaryFeb174°−2°3.0°3.0 h626
MarchMar229°2°4.1°4.7 h729
AprilApr3016°8°9.3°7.1 h733
MayMay5222°14°16.7°9.2 h837
JuneJun8827°19°22.3°10.3 h949
JulyJul9930°21°25.1°11.2 h529
AugustAug9929°20°25.2°10.3 h526
SeptemberSep7023°15°20.7°8.0 h531
OctoberOct2416°9°15.2°4.9 h527
NovemberNov1710°5°9.7°2.5 h632
DecemberDec165°0°5.7°1.4 h732

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

46.17° N, 34.81° E · 16 m · Europe/Kyiv

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Henichesk

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October15.2°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 13.6 – 16.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 15.2°8 in 10 years 13.6° – 16.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Henichesk ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January 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 24.5 and 26.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.4°0.9°6.5°cold
FebruaryFeb3.0°0.9°6.3°cold
MarchMar4.1°1.5°6.6°cold
AprilApr9.3°7.4°11.0°cold
MayMay16.7°15.4°17.6°cold
JuneJun22.3°21.3°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.1°23.8°26.1°pleasant
AugustAug25.2°24.5°26.1°pleasant
SeptemberSep20.7°19.7°21.9°refreshing
OctoberOct15.2°13.6°16.6°cold
NovemberNov9.7°8.3°11.4°cold
DecemberDec5.7°3.9°7.3°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Henichesk

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,270 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.9 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Henichesk, 45 % 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

Rain in Henichesk: 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.

Per year
380 mm on 77 days
Wettest month
Jun · 49 mm
Driest month
Feb · 26 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 27 mm

In October, Henichesk has about 5 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Henichesk

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 60 min
Light brown skin
about 85 min
Olive skin
about 105 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Henichesk

How breezy and how cloudy Henichesk 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.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Henichesk 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: Sep – May.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 26 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 4.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Henichesk: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Henichesk

How often the day gets hot in Henichesk (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
30 days
Hottest month
Jul · 30 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 16 °C

In October, Henichesk has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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

Snow in Henichesk

Snow is possible in Henichesk, 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 days a year
6 days
Fresh snow a year
24 cm
Snow possible
Jan

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Henichesk.

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 Henichesk

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Henichesk 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.

Henichesk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    59

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.6 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    24

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    16

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 40 min
Distance
2,620 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: Ukraine

Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Language
Ukrainian
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+380
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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Henichesk vs Melitopol

In October the holiday weather in Henichesk and Melitopol is about equally good (score 24 vs 24). During the day Melitopol is 1 °C warmer than Henichesk.

Henichesk vs Melitopol, in October
in OctoberHenicheskMelitopol
Holiday weather score2424
Daytime high16°17°
Sea15°no sea nearby
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days56
Best timeJun – AugApr – Jun, Sep

Through the year

OctoberHenichesk 16°Melitopol 17°
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In October, Henichesk ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Bakhchysarai18°83
  2. 2Sevastopol18°18°82
  3. 3Simferopol17°81
  4. 4Odesa17°16°78
  5. 5Melitopol17°77
  6. 6Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi16°77
  7. 7Mykolaiv17°16°76
  8. 8Kryvyi Rih16°69
  9. 30HenicheskThis page16°15°24
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Frequently asked questions about Henichesk

When is the best time to visit Henichesk?

The best time to visit Henichesk is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Henichesk?

The sea temperature in Henichesk ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Henichesk in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Henichesk?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Henichesk?

The wettest month is June with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 26 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Henichesk get?

Henichesk gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Henichesk in?

Henichesk is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Henichesk?

A nonstop flight from London to Henichesk takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,620 km.

Which school holidays are best for Henichesk?

Henichesk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 59, summer holidays 99, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 16.