AI-generatedKurilsk at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 14.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,430 h
- Rain a year
- 1,196 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Kurilsk
Kurilsk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while February is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year, Kurilsk is rather dull; April is the sunniest month with 5.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kurilsk
The best time to visit Kurilsk is from July to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 14.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 148 mm.
Kurilsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kurilsk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–10 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Kurilsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–20 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kurilsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Kurilsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–2 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2318:25
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 07:05–08:03 · evening 17:45–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:05 · evening 18:44–18:55
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 Kurilsk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 10°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Sea | 13° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Kurilsk in October?
In October, Kurilsk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:23 – 18:25
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 34 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Kurilsk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Kurilsk: score 71 against 42. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in September. September has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sea | 11.8° | 14.3° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 128 mm | 113 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kurilsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January−1° · Sea 2° · 3.0 h
In January, Kurilsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 20 days, totalling 103 mm; on about 21 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in January12February−2° · Sea 1° · 3.7 h
In February, Kurilsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in February19March1° · Sea 0° · 4.8 h
In March, Kurilsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 95 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in March24April5° · Sea 1° · 5.2 h
In April, Kurilsk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.3 °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 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in April33May10° · Sea 3° · 4.7 h
In May, Kurilsk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in May58June15° · Sea 6° · 3.3 h
In June, Kurilsk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in June70July19° · Sea 10° · 2.9 h
In July, Kurilsk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in July68August20° · Sea 14° · 3.4 h
In August, Kurilsk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in August71September19° · Sea 14° · 4.8 h
In September, Kurilsk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in September42October13° · Sea 12° · 4.9 h
In October, Kurilsk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in October1November8° · Sea 8° · 3.4 h
In November, Kurilsk is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 145 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in November0December2° · Sea 5° · 2.8 h
In December, Kurilsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 25 days, totalling 148 mm; on about 22 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 41 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kurilsk.
Kurilsk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kurilsk
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (−7°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to June, 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 | 0 | −1° | −6° | 2.4° | 3.0 h | 20 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | −2° | −7° | 0.6° | 3.7 h | 13 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 1° | −4° | 0.1° | 4.8 h | 12 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 5° | 0° | 1.3° | 5.2 h | 10 | 76 |
| MayMay | 33 | 10° | 3° | 3.0° | 4.7 h | 10 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 15° | 7° | 6.4° | 3.3 h | 9 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 19° | 11° | 10.3° | 2.9 h | 9 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 20° | 14° | 13.7° | 3.4 h | 10 | 109 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 19° | 12° | 14.3° | 4.8 h | 11 | 113 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 13° | 8° | 11.8° | 4.9 h | 15 | 128 |
| NovemberNov | 1 | 8° | 2° | 8.3° | 3.4 h | 21 | 145 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 2° | −3° | 5.0° | 2.8 h | 25 | 148 |
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
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Sea temperature in Kurilsk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.8 – 12.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kurilsk ranges from 0.1 °C in March to 14.3 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 12.7 and 15.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.4° | 1.8° | 3.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.6° | −0.2° | 1.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.1° | −0.8° | 1.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.3° | 0.2° | 2.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.0° | 2.0° | 3.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.4° | 5.5° | 7.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.3° | 9.4° | 11.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.7° | 12.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.3° | 12.7° | 15.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.8° | 10.8° | 12.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.3° | 7.4° | 9.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.0° | 4.0° | 5.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kurilsk
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 Kurilsk, 45 % 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 Kurilsk: 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, Kurilsk has about 15 rainy days with 128 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kurilsk
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 Kurilsk
How breezy and how cloudy Kurilsk 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 Kurilsk typically peaks at 34 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 62 % of the sky over Kurilsk: 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.
Snow in Kurilsk
When Kurilsk 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 Kurilsk.
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 Kurilsk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kurilsk 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.
Kurilsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,840 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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Kurilsk vs Yuzhno-Kurilsk
In October Yuzhno-Kurilsk has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs 42). During the day Yuzhno-Kurilsk is 1 °C warmer than Kurilsk. The sea in Yuzhno-Kurilsk is 2 °C warmer.
| in October | Kurilsk | Yuzhno-Kurilsk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 12° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Feb – May, Sep |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Kurilsk ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Ussuriysk15°67
- 2Vladivostok14°14°67
- 3Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk13°48
- 4Khabarovsk11°44
- 5KurilskThis page13°12°42
- 6Birobidzhan10°41
- 7Kyzyl9°39
- 8Blagoveshchensk9°38
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Frequently asked questions about Kurilsk
When is the best time to visit Kurilsk?
The best time to visit Kurilsk is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kurilsk?
The sea temperature in Kurilsk ranges from 0.1 °C in March to 14.3 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kurilsk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kurilsk?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Kurilsk?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 148 mm. The driest month is June with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kurilsk get?
Kurilsk gets around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 5.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kurilsk in?
Kurilsk is on UTC+11 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kurilsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Kurilsk takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kurilsk?
Kurilsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 38, summer holidays 69, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 0.