AI-generatedKerch at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 389 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Kerch
Kerch 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 4 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Kerch is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kerch
The best time to visit Kerch is from June to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 42 mm of precipitation.
Kerch through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kerch in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–22 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kerch in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Kerch in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Kerch in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
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
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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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:4817:51
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 06:30–07:29 · evening 17:11–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:30 · evening 18:09–18:21
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 Kerch compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 14°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Sea | 19° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Kerch in October?
In October, Kerch is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min06:48 – 17:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %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 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %81 %
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 Kerch
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 Kerch: score 100 against 25. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 8 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 20° |
| Sea | 16.9° | 24.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 11.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 18 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 20 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kerch month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January4° · Sea 6° · 2.1 h
In January, Kerch is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in January16February5° · Sea 5° · 3.4 h
In February, Kerch is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in February20March9° · Sea 6° · 4.6 h
In March, Kerch is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in March29April15° · Sea 10° · 6.9 h
In April, Kerch is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in April52May22° · Sea 16° · 9.1 h
In May, Kerch is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in May87June27° · Sea 22° · 10.3 h
In June, Kerch is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in June100July30° · Sea 25° · 11.3 h
In July, Kerch is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in July99August29° · Sea 25° · 10.4 h
In August, Kerch 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 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in August80September24° · Sea 22° · 8.2 h
In September, Kerch is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in September25October18° · Sea 17° · 5.6 h
In October, Kerch is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in October16November11° · Sea 12° · 3.1 h
In November, Kerch is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in November13December7° · Sea 8° · 1.9 h
In December, Kerch is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kerch.
Kerch in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kerch
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
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 (20°). 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. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 56 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 4° | −2° | 6.1° | 2.1 h | 9 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 5° | −1° | 5.3° | 3.4 h | 8 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 9° | 2° | 6.0° | 4.6 h | 8 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 15° | 6° | 9.8° | 6.9 h | 7 | 26 |
| MayMay | 52 | 22° | 12° | 15.9° | 9.1 h | 6 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 27° | 17° | 21.5° | 10.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 20° | 24.7° | 11.3 h | 4 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 29° | 20° | 25.2° | 10.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 24° | 14° | 21.6° | 8.2 h | 5 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 18° | 9° | 16.9° | 5.6 h | 7 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 11° | 4° | 11.8° | 3.1 h | 7 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 7° | 1° | 8.4° | 1.9 h | 9 | 42 |
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
45.36° N, 36.48° E · 3 m · Europe/Simferopol
Sea temperature in Kerch
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.5 – 18.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kerch ranges from 5.3 °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 February 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 24.2 and 26.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.1° | 4.6° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.3° | 3.7° | 6.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.0° | 4.5° | 7.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.8° | 8.9° | 10.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.9° | 14.8° | 17.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.6° | 22.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 23.5° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 21.6° | 20.5° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 16.9° | 15.5° | 18.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.8° | 10.4° | 13.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.4° | 7.1° | 10.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kerch
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 5.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Kerch, 51 % 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 in Kerch: 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, Kerch has about 7 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kerch
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 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 and clouds in Kerch
How breezy and how cloudy Kerch 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 Kerch typically peaks at 27 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Kerch: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 Kerch
How often the day gets hot in Kerch (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, Kerch has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Kerch
Snow is possible in Kerch, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Kerch.
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 Kerch
Weather for your travel dates
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Kerch 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.
Kerch has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.0 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 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,780 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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Kerch vs Anapa
In October Anapa has the better holiday weather (score 32 vs 25). During the day Anapa is 1 °C warmer than Kerch. The sea in Anapa is 3 °C warmer.
| in October | Kerch | Anapa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 17° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Ukraine in October: the best places
In October, Kerch ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Bakhchysarai18°83
- 3Sevastopol18°18°82
- 4Simferopol17°81
- 5Odesa17°16°78
- 6Melitopol17°77
- 7Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi16°77
- 8Mykolaiv17°16°76
- 28KerchThis page18°17°25
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Frequently asked questions about Kerch
When is the best time to visit Kerch?
The best time to visit Kerch 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 Kerch?
The sea temperature in Kerch ranges from 5.3 °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 Kerch in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Kerch?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Kerch?
The wettest month is December with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kerch get?
Kerch gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Kerch in?
Kerch is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kerch?
A nonstop flight from London to Kerch takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kerch?
Kerch has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 59, summer holidays 99, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 13.