AI-generatedKorsakov at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 803 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Elevation
- 61 m
Climate in Korsakov
Korsakov has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Korsakov is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Korsakov
The best time to visit Korsakov is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. The wettest month is August with 119 mm of precipitation.
Korsakov through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Korsakov in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–12 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Korsakov in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Korsakov in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Korsakov in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −6–−3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: February, July – 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: August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4518:44
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 07:26–08:26 · evening 18:03–19:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:26 · evening 19:03–19:15
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 Korsakov compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 9°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 0° |
| Sea | 14° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Korsakov in October?
In October, Korsakov is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:45 – 18:44
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %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+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %55 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Korsakov
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 Korsakov: score 31 against 18. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 31better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 14° |
| Sea | 11.6° | 17.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 5.3 h |
| Rainy days | 10better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 82 mmbetter | 119 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 6 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Korsakov month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−6° · Sea 1° · 4.2 h
In January, Korsakov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in January26February−5° · Sea −1° · 5.4 h
In February, Korsakov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in February23March0° · Sea 0° · 6.0 h
In March, Korsakov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in March24April6° · Sea 2° · 6.4 h
In April, Korsakov is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in April24May12° · Sea 5° · 6.7 h
In May, Korsakov is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in May23June16° · Sea 10° · 6.1 h
In June, Korsakov is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in June23July20° · Sea 14° · 5.1 h
In July, Korsakov is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in July31August21° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h
In August, Korsakov is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov – and yet one of the best months here.
Korsakov in August22September19° · Sea 16° · 6.2 h
In September, Korsakov is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in September18October12° · Sea 12° · 5.2 h
In October, Korsakov is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in October15November4° · Sea 7° · 3.7 h
In November, Korsakov is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in November17December−3° · Sea 3° · 3.5 h
In December, Korsakov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Korsakov.
Korsakov in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Korsakov
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−15°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 20 | −6° | −14° | 0.5° | 4.2 h | 7 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | −5° | −15° | −0.6° | 5.4 h | 5 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 23 | −1° | −9° | −0.3° | 6.0 h | 9 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 6° | −2° | 1.5° | 6.4 h | 9 | 60 |
| MayMay | 24 | 12° | 3° | 5.3° | 6.7 h | 10 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 16° | 8° | 9.6° | 6.1 h | 9 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 20° | 13° | 14.3° | 5.1 h | 9 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 21° | 14° | 17.1° | 5.3 h | 11 | 119 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 19° | 10° | 16.1° | 6.2 h | 10 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 18 | 12° | 4° | 11.6° | 5.2 h | 10 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 4° | −4° | 6.7° | 3.7 h | 9 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | −3° | −11° | 3.3° | 3.5 h | 7 | 50 |
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
46.63° N, 142.78° E · 61 m · Asia/Sakhalin
Sea temperature in Korsakov
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.7 – 13.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Korsakov ranges from −0.6 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to March 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 15.7 and 18.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.5° | −0.1° | 1.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.6° | −1.4° | −0.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.3° | −1.2° | 0.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.5° | 0.4° | 2.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.3° | 3.8° | 7.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.6° | 8.4° | 10.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.3° | 12.5° | 15.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.1° | 15.7° | 18.7° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.6° | 10.7° | 13.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.7° | 5.9° | 7.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 3.3° | 2.5° | 4.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Korsakov
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 5.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Korsakov, 47 % 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 Korsakov: 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, Korsakov has about 10 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Korsakov
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 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 Korsakov
How breezy and how cloudy Korsakov 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 Korsakov typically peaks at 22 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: Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Korsakov: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Korsakov
How often the day gets hot in Korsakov (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, Korsakov has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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 Korsakov
When Korsakov 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, it hardly ever snows in Korsakov.
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 Korsakov
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Korsakov 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.
Korsakov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 28) and its weakest during October half-term (score 18).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.9 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 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Korsakov vs Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
In October the holiday weather in Korsakov and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is about equally good (score 18 vs 18). During the day Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is 1 °C warmer than Korsakov.
| in October | Korsakov | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Korsakov ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Ussuriysk15°67
- 2Vladivostok14°14°67
- 3Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk13°48
- 4Khabarovsk11°44
- 5Kurilsk13°12°42
- 6Birobidzhan10°41
- 7Kyzyl9°39
- 8Blagoveshchensk9°38
- 21KorsakovThis page12°12°18
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Frequently asked questions about Korsakov
When is the best time to visit Korsakov?
The best time to visit Korsakov is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Korsakov?
The sea temperature in Korsakov ranges from −0.6 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Korsakov in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Korsakov?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Korsakov?
The wettest month is August with 119 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Korsakov get?
Korsakov gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Korsakov in?
Korsakov is on UTC+11 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Korsakov?
A nonstop flight from London to Korsakov takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Korsakov?
Korsakov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 28) and its weakest during October half-term (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 24, summer holidays 28, October half-term 18, Christmas holidays 19.