AI-generatedNakhodka at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 757 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Nakhodka
Nakhodka has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Nakhodka is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nakhodka
The best time to visit Nakhodka is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is August with 160 mm of precipitation.
Nakhodka through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nakhodka in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–18 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Nakhodka in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–26 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Nakhodka in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–23 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Nakhodka in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−2 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2018:28
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 07:03–07:58 · evening 17:49–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:52–07:03 · evening 18:45–18:56
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 Nakhodka compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 16° to 10°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 1° |
| Sea | 16° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Nakhodka in October?
In October, Nakhodka is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:20 – 18:28
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %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+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Nakhodka
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Nakhodka: score 63 against 26. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 18° |
| Sea | 13.6° | 20.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 hbetter | 5.3 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 59 mmbetter | 160 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 18 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nakhodka month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January−5° · Sea 1° · 5.7 h
In January, Nakhodka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in January32February−2° · Sea 0° · 6.5 h
In February, Nakhodka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 20 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in February32March5° · Sea 1° · 7.3 h
In March, Nakhodka is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in March29April13° · Sea 3° · 6.6 h
In April, Nakhodka is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in April22May18° · Sea 7° · 5.8 h
In May, Nakhodka is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in May33June21° · Sea 12° · 4.7 h
In June, Nakhodka is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in June51July25° · Sea 17° · 4.2 h
In July, Nakhodka is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in July63August26° · Sea 20° · 5.3 h
In August, Nakhodka is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 160 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in August53September23° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In September, Nakhodka is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in September26October15° · Sea 14° · 6.3 h
In October, Nakhodka is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in October24November6° · Sea 7° · 5.3 h
In November, Nakhodka is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka in November25December−3° · Sea 3° · 4.6 h
In December, Nakhodka is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nakhodka.
Nakhodka 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 Nakhodka
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in August (18°). 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. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 34 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 29 | −5° | −14° | 1.1° | 5.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | −2° | −11° | 0.2° | 6.5 h | 4 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 5° | −4° | 0.7° | 7.3 h | 5 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 13° | 2° | 3.4° | 6.6 h | 6 | 42 |
| MayMay | 22 | 18° | 7° | 7.4° | 5.8 h | 9 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 21° | 12° | 12.3° | 4.7 h | 8 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 25° | 17° | 17.2° | 4.2 h | 10 | 121 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 26° | 18° | 20.3° | 5.3 h | 12 | 160 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 23° | 13° | 18.7° | 6.8 h | 8 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 15° | 6° | 13.6° | 6.3 h | 7 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 6° | −3° | 7.3° | 5.3 h | 7 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | −3° | −12° | 3.2° | 4.6 h | 4 | 25 |
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
42.84° N, 132.92° E · 1 m · Asia/Vladivostok
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nakhodka
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.9 – 15.3 °C
Swimming season: Aug
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nakhodka ranges from 0.2 °C in February to 20.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
From November 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 19.2 and 22.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.1° | 0.5° | 1.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.2° | −0.4° | 0.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.7° | 0.1° | 1.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.4° | 2.3° | 4.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.4° | 6.1° | 8.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.3° | 10.9° | 13.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 15.7° | 18.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.3° | 19.2° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 18.7° | 17.5° | 19.9° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.6° | 11.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.3° | 4.9° | 9.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 3.2° | 2.0° | 4.4° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nakhodka
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 6.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Nakhodka, 57 % 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 Nakhodka: 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, Nakhodka has about 7 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nakhodka
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 85 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 Nakhodka
How breezy and how cloudy Nakhodka 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 Nakhodka typically peaks at 20 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: Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Nakhodka: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 Nakhodka
How often the day gets hot in Nakhodka (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, Nakhodka 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
Snow in Nakhodka
When Nakhodka 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 Nakhodka.
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 Nakhodka
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nakhodka 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.
Nakhodka has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,610 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 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.
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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Nakhodka vs Vladivostok
In October the holiday weather in Nakhodka and Vladivostok is about equally good (score 26 vs 26). During the day Vladivostok is 1 °C cooler than Nakhodka. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nakhodka | Vladivostok |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Aug | Jun – Jul, Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Nakhodka ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Vladivostok14°14°67
- 2Ussuriysk15°67
- 3Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk13°48
- 4Khabarovsk11°44
- 5Kurilsk13°12°42
- 6Birobidzhan10°41
- 7Kyzyl9°39
- 8Blagoveshchensk9°38
- 19NakhodkaThis page15°14°26
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Frequently asked questions about Nakhodka
When is the best time to visit Nakhodka?
The best time to visit Nakhodka is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nakhodka?
The sea temperature in Nakhodka ranges from 0.2 °C in February to 20.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
Can you swim in Nakhodka in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in August.
What is the warmest month in Nakhodka?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Nakhodka?
The wettest month is August with 160 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nakhodka get?
Nakhodka gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.3 hours a day; in July there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Nakhodka in?
Nakhodka is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nakhodka?
A nonstop flight from London to Nakhodka takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nakhodka?
Nakhodka has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 24, summer holidays 59, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 27.