AI-generatedKherson at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 434 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Kherson
Kherson 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 2 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Kherson is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:0518:05
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 06:47–07:47 · evening 17:24–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:47 · evening 18:24–18:35
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.
What is the weather like in Kherson in October?
In October, Kherson is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:05 – 18:05
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %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+3Europe/Kyiv
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %90 %
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
Sea temperature in Kherson
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.2 – 18.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kherson ranges from 4.5 °C in February to 23.8 °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 October 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 22.5 and 25.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.9° | 4.8° | 7.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.5° | 3.6° | 5.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.9° | 3.9° | 6.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.7° | 7.5° | 9.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.0° | 13.8° | 16.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.4° | 19.1° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.2° | 21.7° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.8° | 22.5° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 20.6° | 18.7° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 16.6° | 15.2° | 18.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.5° | 11.5° | 14.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.7° | 7.4° | 10.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kherson
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 4.9 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Kherson, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kherson
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Kherson: 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, Kherson has about 5 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kherson
How breezy and how cloudy Kherson 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 Kherson typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Kherson: 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 and humidity in Kherson
How often the day gets hot in Kherson (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, Kherson 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 in Kherson
Snow is possible in Kherson, 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 Kherson.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kherson
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 2° | −4° | 5.9° | 2.1 h | 7 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 4° | −3° | 4.5° | 3.2 h | 7 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 9° | 0° | 4.9° | 4.6 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 16° | 6° | 8.7° | 7.2 h | 7 | 38 |
| MayMay | 52 | 22° | 12° | 15.0° | 8.9 h | 8 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 27° | 17° | 20.4° | 10.0 h | 8 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 30° | 19° | 23.2° | 10.7 h | 6 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 30° | 19° | 23.8° | 9.9 h | 5 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 23° | 14° | 20.6° | 7.8 h | 6 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 16° | 8° | 16.6° | 4.9 h | 5 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 9° | 3° | 12.5° | 2.5 h | 6 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 4° | −1° | 8.7° | 1.6 h | 7 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
46.64° N, 32.61° E · 41 m · Europe/Kyiv
Best time to visit Kherson
The best time to visit Kherson is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July 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 51 mm of precipitation.
Kherson through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kherson in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–22 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Kherson in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Kherson in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Kherson in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kherson for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kherson
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Kherson: score 98 against 24. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 24 | 98better |
| Day high | 16° | 30° |
| Night low | 8° | 19° |
| Sea | 16.6° | 23.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – 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 – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Kherson month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January2° · Sea 6° · 2 h
In January, Kherson is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 34 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in January17February4° · Sea 5° · 3 h
In February, Kherson is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in February20March9° · Sea 5° · 5 h
In March, Kherson is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in March29April16° · Sea 9° · 7 h
In April, Kherson is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in April52May22° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In May, Kherson is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in May81June27° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In June, Kherson is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in June94July30° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In July, Kherson is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in July98August30° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In August, Kherson is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in August70September23° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In September, Kherson is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in September24October16° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In October, Kherson is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in October17November9° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In November, Kherson is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
Kherson in November16December4° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Kherson is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kherson.
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Kherson vs. Mykolaiv
In October the holiday weather in Kherson and Mykolaiv is about equally good (score 24 vs. 24). During the day Mykolaiv is 1 °C cooler than Kherson. The sea in Mykolaiv is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Kherson | Mykolaiv |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 24 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Kherson ranks 22 of 22 destinations in this country.
- Sevastopol17°18°73
- 2Odesa16°16°72
- 3Mykolaiv15°16°69
- 4Kryvyi Rih14°63
- 5Mariupol14°14°63
- 6Zaporizhzhia14°62
- 7Dnipro14°57
- 8Uzhhorod14°56
- 22KhersonThis page16°17°24
Planning a trip to Kherson
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kherson 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.
Kherson has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.9 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 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.
Frequently asked questions about Kherson
When is the best time to visit Kherson?
The best time to visit Kherson is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kherson?
The sea temperature in Kherson ranges from 4.5 °C in February to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Kherson in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Kherson?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Kherson?
The wettest month is June with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kherson get?
Kherson gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kherson in?
Kherson uses the time zone Europe/Kyiv: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kherson?
A nonstop flight from London to Kherson takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,450 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kherson?
Kherson has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 16.
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