AI-generatedMaykop at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 783 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 228 m
Climate in Maykop
Maykop has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Maykop is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Maykop
The best time to visit Maykop is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 92 mm of precipitation.
Maykop through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maykop in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Maykop in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–32 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Maykop in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Maykop in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
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 – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Maykop for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:3317:37
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 06:15–07:13 · evening 16:58–17:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:15 · evening 17:55–18:07
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 Maykop compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Maykop in October?
In October, Maykop is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Maykop.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min06:33 – 17:37
- 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
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
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
Compare two months in Maykop
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 Maykop: score 84 against 75. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 61 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Maykop month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January6° · 3.2 h
In January, Maykop is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in January21February8° · 4.1 h
In February, Maykop is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in February40March12° · 4.6 h
In March, Maykop is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in March76April18° · 6.1 h
In April, Maykop is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in April74May23° · 7.1 h
In May, Maykop is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in May79June27° · 8.4 h
In June, Maykop is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in June66July31° · 10.0 h
In July, Maykop is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 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 Maykop.
Maykop in July63August32° · 9.0 h
In August, Maykop is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in August84September26° · 6.7 h
In September, Maykop is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in September75October20° · 4.6 h
In October, Maykop is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in October47November13° · 3.8 h
In November, Maykop is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in November15December8° · 2.9 h
In December, Maykop is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maykop.
Maykop in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Maykop
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 August (18°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 6° | −4° | 3.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 8° | −3° | 4.1 h | 10 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 12° | 2° | 4.6 h | 12 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 18° | 7° | 6.1 h | 11 | 63 |
| MayMay | 74 | 23° | 11° | 7.1 h | 13 | 92 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 27° | 15° | 8.4 h | 12 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 31° | 18° | 10.0 h | 8 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 32° | 18° | 9.0 h | 8 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 26° | 13° | 6.7 h | 8 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 20° | 8° | 4.6 h | 9 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 13° | 2° | 3.8 h | 9 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 8° | −2° | 2.9 h | 11 | 65 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Maykop
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 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Maykop, 41 % 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
Rain in Maykop: 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, Maykop has about 9 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Maykop
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Maykop
How breezy and how cloudy Maykop 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 Maykop typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Maykop: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Maykop
How often the day gets hot in Maykop (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, Maykop has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Snow in Maykop
Snow is possible in Maykop, 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 Maykop.
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 Maykop
Weather for your travel dates
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Maykop 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.
Maykop has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,070 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.
Good to know: Russia
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Language
- Russian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +7
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Maykop vs Tuapse
In October the holiday weather in Maykop and Tuapse is about equally good (score 75 vs 74). During the day Tuapse is 1 °C warmer than Maykop.
| in October | Maykop | Tuapse |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Maykop
When is the best time to visit Maykop?
The best time to visit Maykop is from April 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 Maykop?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Maykop?
The wettest month is May with 92 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maykop get?
Maykop gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Maykop in?
Maykop is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Maykop?
A nonstop flight from London to Maykop takes about 4 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Maykop?
Maykop has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 75, summer holidays 64, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 16.