AI-generatedKaluga at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 660 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 208 m
Climate in Kaluga
Kaluga has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Kaluga is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kaluga
The best time to visit Kaluga is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 86 mm of precipitation.
Kaluga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kaluga in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 3–19 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Kaluga in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kaluga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–17 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Kaluga in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −4–−2 °C by day
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, 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: 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 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:0117:40
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 06:39–07:51 · evening 16:50–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:39 · evening 18:02–18:16
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 Kaluga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Kaluga in October?
In October, Kaluga is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 38 min07:01 – 17:40
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
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 Kaluga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Kaluga: score 80 against 24. In May, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 60 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kaluga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−4° · 0.8 h
In January, Kaluga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in January17February−3° · 1.9 h
In February, Kaluga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in February23March3° · 4.1 h
In March, Kaluga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in March47April12° · 5.8 h
In April, Kaluga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in April80May19° · 7.6 h
In May, Kaluga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in May79June22° · 8.1 h
In June, Kaluga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in June76July25° · 8.0 h
In July, Kaluga is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in July79August24° · 7.0 h
In August, Kaluga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in August69September17° · 4.4 h
In September, Kaluga is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in September24October10° · 2.2 h
In October, Kaluga is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in October17November3° · 0.9 h
In November, Kaluga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in November14December−2° · 0.6 h
In December, Kaluga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaluga.
Kaluga in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kaluga
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−10°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | 18 | −4° | −10° | 0.8 h | 10 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | −3° | −10° | 1.9 h | 10 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 3° | −6° | 4.1 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 12° | 1° | 5.8 h | 10 | 44 |
| MayMay | 80 | 19° | 8° | 7.6 h | 11 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 22° | 12° | 8.1 h | 13 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 25° | 15° | 8.0 h | 14 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 24° | 13° | 7.0 h | 11 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 8° | 4.4 h | 10 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 10° | 3° | 2.2 h | 11 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 3° | −3° | 0.9 h | 10 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | −2° | −7° | 0.6 h | 12 | 48 |
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 Kaluga
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 2.2 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Kaluga, 21 % 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 Kaluga: 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, Kaluga has about 11 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kaluga
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 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 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 and clouds in Kaluga
How breezy and how cloudy Kaluga 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 Kaluga typically peaks at 20 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 78 % of the sky over Kaluga: mostly cloudy, with about 2.2 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.
Heat and humidity in Kaluga
How often the day gets hot in Kaluga (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, Kaluga 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 in Kaluga
When Kaluga 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, Kaluga has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 out of 100: hardly any.
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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Kaluga 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.
Kaluga has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 0.7 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 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,450 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.
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Kaluga vs Serpukhov
In October the holiday weather in Kaluga and Serpukhov is about equally good (score 24 vs 22). During the day it is about as warm in Serpukhov as in Kaluga.
| in October | Kaluga | Serpukhov |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Kaluga
When is the best time to visit Kaluga?
The best time to visit Kaluga 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 Kaluga?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Kaluga?
The wettest month is July with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaluga get?
Kaluga gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kaluga in?
Kaluga is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kaluga?
A nonstop flight from London to Kaluga takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,450 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kaluga?
Kaluga has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 80, summer holidays 78, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 16.