AI-generatedKrasnodar at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 642 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 36 m
Climate in Krasnodar
Krasnodar has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Krasnodar is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3817:41
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 06:20–07:18 · evening 17:01–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:20 · evening 17:59–18:11
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 Krasnodar in October?
In October, Krasnodar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min06:38 – 17:41
- 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
- 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+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Krasnodar
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 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Krasnodar, 43 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Krasnodar
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 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Krasnodar: 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, Krasnodar has about 8 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Krasnodar
How breezy and how cloudy Krasnodar 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 Krasnodar typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Krasnodar: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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.
Heat and humidity in Krasnodar
How often the day gets hot in Krasnodar (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, Krasnodar 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 Krasnodar
Snow is possible in Krasnodar, 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 Krasnodar.
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 Krasnodar
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 and in September. 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 5° | −2° | 2.9 h | 10 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 6° | −2° | 3.8 h | 9 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 11° | 2° | 4.5 h | 11 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 17° | 7° | 6.2 h | 9 | 51 |
| MayMay | 81 | 22° | 13° | 7.4 h | 10 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 17° | 8.9 h | 9 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 31° | 21° | 10.4 h | 7 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 31° | 21° | 9.2 h | 5 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 25° | 15° | 6.9 h | 6 | 40 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 18° | 9° | 4.8 h | 8 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 11° | 4° | 3.5 h | 8 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 6° | 0° | 2.6 h | 11 | 66 |
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
45.05° N, 38.98° E · 36 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Krasnodar
The best time to visit Krasnodar is from May to June and from September to October. 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 66 mm of precipitation.
Krasnodar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Krasnodar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Krasnodar in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Krasnodar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Krasnodar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Krasnodar for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Krasnodar
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June has the better holiday weather in Krasnodar: score 90 against 76. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 90better |
| Day high | 18° | 27° |
| Night low | 9° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 60 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Krasnodar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January5° · 3 h
In January, Krasnodar is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in January21February6° · 4 h
In February, Krasnodar is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in February32March11° · 5 h
In March, Krasnodar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in March73April17° · 6 h
In April, Krasnodar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in April81May22° · 7 h
In May, Krasnodar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in May90June27° · 9 h
In June, Krasnodar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 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 Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in June73July31° · 10 h
In July, Krasnodar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in July74August31° · 9 h
In August, Krasnodar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in August88September25° · 7 h
In September, Krasnodar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in September76October18° · 5 h
In October, Krasnodar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in October39November11° · 4 h
In November, Krasnodar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
Krasnodar in November16December6° · 3 h
In December, Krasnodar is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krasnodar.
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Krasnodar vs. Novorossiysk
In October the holiday weather in Krasnodar and Novorossiysk is about equally good (score 76 vs. 77). During the day it is about as warm in Novorossiysk as in Krasnodar.
| in October | Krasnodar | Novorossiysk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | – | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Krasnodar ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Novorossiysk18°20°77
- 3KrasnodarThis page18°76
- 4Grozny17°75
- 5Astrakhan16°73
- 6Sochi19°21°71
- 7Rostov-on-Don15°63
- 8Vladikavkaz14°57
Planning a trip to Krasnodar
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Krasnodar 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.
Krasnodar has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,970 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 Krasnodar
When is the best time to visit Krasnodar?
The best time to visit Krasnodar is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Krasnodar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Krasnodar?
The wettest month is December with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Krasnodar get?
Krasnodar gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Krasnodar in?
Krasnodar uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Krasnodar?
A nonstop flight from London to Krasnodar takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Krasnodar?
Krasnodar has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 17.
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