AI-generatedMykolaiv at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 443 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 42 m
Climate in Mykolaiv
Mykolaiv has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Mykolaiv is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:0818:07
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 06:49–07:50 · evening 17:25–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:38–06:49 · evening 18:26–18:38
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 Mykolaiv in October?
In October, Mykolaiv is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:08 – 18:07
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %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/Kyiv
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Mykolaiv
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.1 – 17.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mykolaiv ranges from 3.6 °C in February to 23.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.1 and 24.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.9° | 3.2° | 6.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.6° | 2.4° | 4.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.6° | 3.7° | 6.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.3° | 8.0° | 10.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.8° | 14.2° | 17.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.7° | 19.2° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.1° | 21.5° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.5° | 22.1° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 20.0° | 17.9° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 15.7° | 14.1° | 17.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.5° | 10.4° | 13.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.7° | 6.3° | 9.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Mykolaiv
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Mykolaiv, 44 % 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 Mykolaiv
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 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 Mykolaiv: 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, Mykolaiv has about 6 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mykolaiv
How breezy and how cloudy Mykolaiv 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 Mykolaiv typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Feb – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Mykolaiv: 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 Mykolaiv
How often the day gets hot in Mykolaiv (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, Mykolaiv has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 Mykolaiv
Snow is possible in Mykolaiv, 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 Mykolaiv.
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 Mykolaiv
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | 1° | −4° | 4.9° | 2.0 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 3° | −4° | 3.6° | 3.0 h | 6 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 8° | 0° | 4.6° | 4.7 h | 8 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 16° | 6° | 9.3° | 7.1 h | 7 | 35 |
| MayMay | 90 | 22° | 12° | 15.8° | 9.1 h | 9 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 26° | 16° | 20.7° | 10.2 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 29° | 19° | 23.1° | 10.7 h | 7 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 29° | 19° | 23.5° | 10.0 h | 5 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 23° | 13° | 20.0° | 7.6 h | 6 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 15° | 7° | 15.7° | 4.8 h | 6 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 9° | 3° | 11.5° | 2.3 h | 6 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 4° | −2° | 7.7° | 1.5 h | 7 | 34 |
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
46.98° N, 31.99° E · 42 m · Europe/Kyiv
Best time to visit Mykolaiv
The best time to visit Mykolaiv is from May to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 53 mm of precipitation.
Mykolaiv through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mykolaiv in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 8–22 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Mykolaiv in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Mykolaiv in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Mykolaiv in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mykolaiv for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mykolaiv
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 Mykolaiv: score 92 against 69. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in September. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 69 | 92better |
| Day high | 15° | 23° |
| Night low | 7° | 13° |
| Sea | 15.7° | 20.0° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 41 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Mykolaiv month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January1° · Sea 5° · 2 h
In January, Mykolaiv is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °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 7 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in January25February3° · Sea 4° · 3 h
In February, Mykolaiv is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 28 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in February30March8° · Sea 5° · 5 h
In March, Mykolaiv is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in March75April16° · Sea 9° · 7 h
In April, Mykolaiv is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in April90May22° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In May, Mykolaiv is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in May90June26° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Mykolaiv is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in June81July29° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In July, Mykolaiv is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in July85August29° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In August, Mykolaiv is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in August92September23° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In September, Mykolaiv is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in September69October15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In October, Mykolaiv is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in October28November9° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In November, Mykolaiv is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
Mykolaiv in November24December4° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In December, Mykolaiv is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 7.7 °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 7 days, totalling 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mykolaiv.
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Mykolaiv vs. Kherson
In October Kherson has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs. 69). During the day Kherson is 1 °C warmer than Mykolaiv. The sea in Kherson is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Mykolaiv | Kherson |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 69 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 16° |
| Sea | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
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Planning a trip to Mykolaiv
Weather for your travel dates
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Mykolaiv 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.
Mykolaiv has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,390 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 Mykolaiv
When is the best time to visit Mykolaiv?
The best time to visit Mykolaiv is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mykolaiv?
The sea temperature in Mykolaiv ranges from 3.6 °C in February to 23.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Mykolaiv in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Mykolaiv?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Mykolaiv?
The wettest month is June with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mykolaiv get?
Mykolaiv gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Mykolaiv in?
Mykolaiv uses the time zone Europe/Kyiv: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mykolaiv?
A nonstop flight from London to Mykolaiv takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mykolaiv?
Mykolaiv has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 24.
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