AI-generatedKandalaksha at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 655 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Kandalaksha
Kandalaksha has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Kandalaksha is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kandalaksha
The best time to visit Kandalaksha is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is frequent from September to December; the wettest month is July with 80 mm.
Kandalaksha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kandalaksha in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −1–10 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Kandalaksha in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–20 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Kandalaksha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −2–12 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Kandalaksha in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −7–−5 °C by day
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
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 – August
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:4717:25
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 07:13–09:08 · evening 16:04–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:52–07:13 · evening 17:59–18:20
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 Kandalaksha compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to 1° at the end. The days get 3.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 1° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.5 h |
What is the weather like in Kandalaksha in October?
In October, Kandalaksha is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 38 min07:47 – 17:25
- UV index
- 0 · 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
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kandalaksha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Kandalaksha: score 83 against 10. In July, days are 16 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 20° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kandalaksha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−7° · 0.1 h
In January, Kandalaksha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in January18February−6° · 1.6 h
In February, Kandalaksha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in February25March−1° · 4.2 h
In March, Kandalaksha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in March31April4° · 6.2 h
In April, Kandalaksha is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in April43May10° · 7.5 h
In May, Kandalaksha is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in May79June16° · 9.1 h
In June, Kandalaksha is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in June83July20° · 8.6 h
In July, Kandalaksha is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in July70August17° · 6.0 h
In August, Kandalaksha is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in August33September12° · 3.7 h
In September, Kandalaksha is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in September10October4° · 1.8 h
In October, Kandalaksha is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in October12November−2° · 0.3 h
In November, Kandalaksha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha in November13December−5° · 0.0 h
In December, Kandalaksha is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kandalaksha.
Kandalaksha 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 Kandalaksha
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 (−16°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 15 | −8° | −16° | 0.1 h | 11 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | −6° | −15° | 1.6 h | 10 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 25 | −1° | −11° | 4.2 h | 8 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 4° | −5° | 6.2 h | 8 | 35 |
| MayMay | 43 | 10° | 1° | 7.5 h | 9 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 16° | 7° | 9.1 h | 10 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 20° | 11° | 8.6 h | 12 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 17° | 9° | 6.0 h | 11 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 12° | 4° | 3.7 h | 12 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 4° | −1° | 1.8 h | 13 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | −2° | −7° | 0.3 h | 12 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | −5° | −12° | 0.0 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
Sunshine hours in Kandalaksha
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 1.8 of 9.6 hours of daylight in Kandalaksha, 19 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Kandalaksha: 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, Kandalaksha has about 13 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kandalaksha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- 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 Kandalaksha
How breezy and how cloudy Kandalaksha 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 Kandalaksha 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 81 % of the sky over Kandalaksha: mostly overcast, with about 1.8 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.
Snow
Snow in Kandalaksha
When Kandalaksha 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, Kandalaksha has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 14 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 42 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.
Planning a trip to Kandalaksha
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kandalaksha 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.
Kandalaksha has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −6 °C by day
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 30 min
- Distance
- 2,500 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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Kandalaksha vs Salla
In October Salla has the better holiday weather (score 15 vs 10). During the day Salla is 1 °C cooler than Kandalaksha.
| in October | Kandalaksha | Salla |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Kandalaksha
When is the best time to visit Kandalaksha?
The best time to visit Kandalaksha is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kandalaksha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Kandalaksha?
Rain is frequent from September to December; the wettest month is July with 80 mm. The driest month is March with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kandalaksha get?
Kandalaksha gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.1 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Kandalaksha in?
Kandalaksha is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kandalaksha?
A nonstop flight from London to Kandalaksha takes about 3 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kandalaksha?
Kandalaksha has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 50, summer holidays 75, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 14.