AI-generatedMineralnye Vody at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 548 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 310 m
Climate in Mineralnye Vody
Mineralnye Vody has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Mineralnye Vody is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mineralnye Vody
The best time to visit Mineralnye Vody is from April 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 May with 71 mm of precipitation.
Mineralnye Vody through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mineralnye Vody in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–23 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Mineralnye Vody in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Mineralnye Vody in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–25 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Mineralnye Vody in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 23 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
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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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 – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:2117:25
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 06:03–07:00 · evening 16:46–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:03 · evening 17:43–17:55
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 Mineralnye Vody compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Mineralnye Vody in October?
In October, Mineralnye Vody is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min06:21 – 17:25
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %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+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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 Mineralnye Vody
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 Mineralnye Vody: score 79 against 67. In September, days are 8 °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 | 67 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 47 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mineralnye Vody month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January2° · 2.7 h
In January, Mineralnye Vody is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in January24February4° · 3.4 h
In February, Mineralnye Vody is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in February28March10° · 3.7 h
In March, Mineralnye Vody is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in March73April17° · 5.3 h
In April, Mineralnye Vody is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 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 Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in April74May23° · 6.2 h
In May, Mineralnye Vody is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in May77June28° · 7.2 h
In June, Mineralnye Vody is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in June65July31° · 8.2 h
In July, Mineralnye Vody is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in July67August31° · 7.5 h
In August, Mineralnye Vody is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in August79September25° · 5.0 h
In September, Mineralnye Vody is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in September67October17° · 3.4 h
In October, Mineralnye Vody is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in October27November9° · 2.6 h
In November, Mineralnye Vody is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody in November22December4° · 2.1 h
In December, Mineralnye Vody is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mineralnye Vody.
Mineralnye Vody 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 Mineralnye Vody
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 23 | 2° | −5° | 2.7 h | 7 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 4° | −5° | 3.4 h | 7 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | 0° | 3.7 h | 10 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 17° | 5° | 5.3 h | 9 | 51 |
| MayMay | 74 | 23° | 10° | 6.2 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 28° | 14° | 7.2 h | 10 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 31° | 17° | 8.2 h | 8 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 31° | 16° | 7.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 25° | 12° | 5.0 h | 8 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 17° | 6° | 3.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 9° | 0° | 2.6 h | 7 | 34 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 4° | −4° | 2.1 h | 8 | 31 |
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 Mineralnye Vody
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 3.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Mineralnye Vody, 31 % 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 Mineralnye Vody: 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, Mineralnye Vody has about 9 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mineralnye Vody
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 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Mineralnye Vody
How breezy and how cloudy Mineralnye Vody 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 Mineralnye Vody typically peaks at 15 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 63 % of the sky over Mineralnye Vody: variable cloud, with about 3.4 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 Mineralnye Vody
How often the day gets hot in Mineralnye Vody (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, Mineralnye Vody has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 Mineralnye Vody
Snow is possible in Mineralnye Vody, 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 Mineralnye Vody.
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.
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Mineralnye Vody 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.
Mineralnye Vody has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,300 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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In October Mineralnye Vody has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs 59). During the day Nalchik is 1 °C cooler than Mineralnye Vody. Nalchik gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mineralnye Vody | Nalchik |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Mineralnye Vody
When is the best time to visit Mineralnye Vody?
The best time to visit Mineralnye Vody is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mineralnye Vody?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Mineralnye Vody?
The wettest month is May with 71 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mineralnye Vody get?
Mineralnye Vody gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Mineralnye Vody in?
Mineralnye Vody is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mineralnye Vody?
A nonstop flight from London to Mineralnye Vody takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mineralnye Vody?
Mineralnye Vody has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 75, summer holidays 66, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 23.