AI-generatedNikolayevsk-on-Amur at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,040 h
- Rain a year
- 669 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −17 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
The best time to visit Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is frequent in September; the wettest month is August with 88 mm.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −5–11 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −5–17 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −16–−13 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
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
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:0117:44
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 06:40–07:49 · evening 16:56–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:40 · evening 18:05–18:19
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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 1° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 4°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 1° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −7° |
| Sea | 11° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in October?
In October, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min07:01 – 17:44
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 4 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 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur: score 43 against 15. In July, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 43better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 22° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 13° |
| Sea | 7.7° | 14.3° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 63 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−16° · Sea −1° · 3.7 h
In January, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−25 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in January27February−13° · Sea −2° · 5.4 h
In February, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in February27March−5° · Sea −1° · 6.3 h
In March, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in March26April3° · Sea −1° · 6.9 h
In April, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in April24May11° · Sea 0° · 6.8 h
In May, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in May28June19° · Sea 6° · 7.6 h
In June, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in June43July22° · Sea 14° · 7.1 h
In July, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur – and yet one of the best months here.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in July36August22° · Sea 17° · 6.1 h
In August, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in August18September17° · Sea 15° · 6.0 h
In September, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in September15October7° · Sea 8° · 4.4 h
In October, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in October16November−5° · Sea 1° · 3.6 h
In November, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in November16December−15° · Sea −1° · 3.3 h
In December, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−23 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur 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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−25°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 18 | −17° | −25° | −1.5° | 3.7 h | 7 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | −13° | −24° | −1.6° | 5.4 h | 5 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 27 | −5° | −17° | −1.5° | 6.3 h | 7 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 3° | −6° | −1.4° | 6.9 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 24 | 11° | 1° | −0.5° | 6.8 h | 10 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 19° | 8° | 6.3° | 7.6 h | 9 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 22° | 13° | 14.3° | 7.1 h | 9 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 22° | 12° | 16.9° | 6.1 h | 12 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 17° | 7° | 14.5° | 6.0 h | 12 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 7° | −1° | 7.7° | 4.4 h | 11 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | −5° | −13° | 0.6° | 3.6 h | 8 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −15° | −23° | −1.3° | 3.3 h | 7 | 48 |
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
53.15° N, 140.72° E · 40 m · Asia/Vladivostok
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.3 – 8.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur ranges from −1.6 °C in February to 16.9 °C in August. 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 August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March 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 14.5 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.5° | −1.7° | −1.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.5° | −1.8° | −1.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.5° | −1.5° | 0.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.3° | 3.3° | 8.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.3° | 10.5° | 19.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.9° | 14.5° | 19.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.5° | 13.0° | 15.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.7° | 6.3° | 8.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 0.6° | −0.1° | 1.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.3° | −1.6° | −0.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
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 4.4 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur, 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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur: 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, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has about 11 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
How breezy and how cloudy Nikolayevsk-on-Amur 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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Nov – Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Nikolayevsk-on-Amur: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
How often the day gets hot in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur (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, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 7 °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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
When Nikolayevsk-on-Amur 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, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 17 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 39 out of 100: possible.
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 Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur 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.
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 38) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −16 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 3.5 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 9 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,830 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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In October Komsomolsk-on-Amur has the better holiday weather (score 20 vs 15). During the day Komsomolsk-on-Amur is 2 °C warmer than Nikolayevsk-on-Amur. Komsomolsk-on-Amur gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Nikolayevsk-on-Amur | Komsomolsk-on-Amur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 9° |
| Sea | 8° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Nikolayevsk-on-Amur
When is the best time to visit Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?
The best time to visit Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?
The sea temperature in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur ranges from −1.6 °C in February to 16.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −17 °C.
When does it rain most in Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?
Rain is frequent in September; the wettest month is August with 88 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nikolayevsk-on-Amur get?
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in?
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?
A nonstop flight from London to Nikolayevsk-on-Amur takes about 9 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 38) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 25, summer holidays 38, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 17.