AI-generatedKronstadt at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 19.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 670 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Kronstadt
Kronstadt has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Kronstadt is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3717:55
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 07:12–08:36 · evening 16:57–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:12 · evening 18:21–18:38
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 Kronstadt in October?
In October, Kronstadt is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min07:37 – 17:55
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kronstadt
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.7 – 10.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kronstadt ranges from −0.2 °C in February to 19.3 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From September to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 17.9 and 21.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.4° | −0.3° | 1.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.2° | −0.6° | 0.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.1° | −0.3° | 0.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.9° | 0.7° | 3.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.5° | 5.3° | 10.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.1° | 11.9° | 17.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 19.3° | 17.9° | 21.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.8° | 17.4° | 20.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.0° | 13.7° | 16.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.8° | 8.7° | 10.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.7° | 4.5° | 6.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.4° | 1.2° | 3.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kronstadt
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 2.0 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Kronstadt, 19 % 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 Kronstadt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
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 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 Kronstadt: 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, Kronstadt has about 13 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kronstadt
How breezy and how cloudy Kronstadt 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 Kronstadt typically peaks at 21 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: Sep – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Kronstadt: mostly cloudy, with about 2.0 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 in Kronstadt
When Kronstadt 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, Kronstadt has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Kronstadt
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 9 | −4° | −7° | 0.4° | 0.6 h | 12 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | −4° | −8° | −0.2° | 1.6 h | 10 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 0° | −5° | 0.1° | 4.0 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 5° | 0° | 1.9° | 6.0 h | 9 | 37 |
| MayMay | 29 | 13° | 7° | 8.5° | 8.3 h | 10 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 18° | 12° | 15.1° | 8.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 21° | 16° | 19.3° | 8.8 h | 12 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 19° | 15° | 18.8° | 7.5 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 14° | 11° | 15.0° | 4.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 7° | 5° | 9.8° | 2.0 h | 13 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 2° | 0° | 5.7° | 0.7 h | 12 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | −1° | −4° | 2.4° | 0.3 h | 14 | 60 |
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
59.99° N, 29.78° E · 1 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Kronstadt
The best time to visit Kronstadt is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in July it only reaches 19.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July. Rain is most frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 82 mm.
Kronstadt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kronstadt in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–13 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kronstadt in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Kronstadt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Kronstadt in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -4–-1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kronstadt for you.
Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kronstadt
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 Kronstadt: score 47 against 8. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 10 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 47better |
| Day high | 7° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 16° |
| Sea | 9.8° | 19.3° |
| Sunshine | 2.0 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Kronstadt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January-4° · Sea 0° · 1 h
In January, Kronstadt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 49 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in January11February-4° · Sea 0° · 2 h
In February, Kronstadt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °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 10 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in February16March0° · Sea 0° · 4 h
In March, Kronstadt is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in March23April5° · Sea 2° · 6 h
In April, Kronstadt is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in April29May13° · Sea 9° · 8 h
In May, Kronstadt is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in May28June18° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In June, Kronstadt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in June47July21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In July, Kronstadt is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in July30August19° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In August, Kronstadt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in August16September14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In September, Kronstadt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in September8October7° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In October, Kronstadt is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in October8November2° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In November, Kronstadt is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 61 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
Kronstadt in November6December-1° · Sea 2° · 0 h
In December, Kronstadt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 60 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kronstadt.
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Kronstadt vs. Saint Petersburg
In October the holiday weather in Kronstadt and Saint Petersburg is about equally good (score 8 vs. 7). During the day Saint Petersburg is 1 °C warmer than Kronstadt. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kronstadt | Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 8 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 8° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Kronstadt ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Novorossiysk18°20°77
- 2Krasnodar18°76
- 3Rostov-on-Don15°63
- 4Taganrog13°14°56
- 5Volgograd14°54
- 6Orenburg10°38
- 7Saratov11°36
- 8Kaliningrad12°35
- 28KronstadtThis page7°10°8
Planning a trip to Kronstadt
Weather for your travel dates
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Kronstadt 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.
Kronstadt has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- Distance
- 2,090 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 Kronstadt
When is the best time to visit Kronstadt?
The best time to visit Kronstadt is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kronstadt?
The sea temperature in Kronstadt ranges from −0.2 °C in February to 19.3 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kronstadt in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kronstadt?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 16 °C. February is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Kronstadt?
Rain is most frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 82 mm. The driest month is April with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kronstadt get?
Kronstadt gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 0.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Kronstadt in?
Kronstadt uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kronstadt?
A nonstop flight from London to Kronstadt takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kronstadt?
Kronstadt has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 29, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 8.
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