AI-generatedNovorossiysk at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 588 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Novorossiysk is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4317:46
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 06:25–07:22 · evening 17:07–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:13–06:25 · evening 18:04–18:16
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 Novorossiysk in October?
In October, Novorossiysk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min06:43 – 17:46
- 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
- 50 %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/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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
Sea temperature in Novorossiysk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Novorossiysk ranges from 9.1 °C in March to 25.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
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 24.8 and 26.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.2° | 8.8° | 11.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.1° | 8.2° | 10.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.1° | 10.0° | 11.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 14.9° | 17.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 19.7° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.6° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.7° | 24.8° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.0° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.8° | 18.4° | 20.8° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.7° | 14.4° | 16.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.4° | 11.1° | 13.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Novorossiysk
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 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Novorossiysk, 48 % 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 Novorossiysk
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 45 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 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 Novorossiysk: 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, Novorossiysk has about 8 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Novorossiysk
How breezy and how cloudy Novorossiysk 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 Novorossiysk 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 50 % of the sky over Novorossiysk: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 and humidity in Novorossiysk
How often the day gets hot in Novorossiysk (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, Novorossiysk has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Novorossiysk
Snow is possible in Novorossiysk, 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 Novorossiysk.
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 Novorossiysk
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 34 days a year, mostly from July to 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 | 16 | 6° | 1° | 10.2° | 3.1 h | 11 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 7° | 1° | 9.2° | 4.0 h | 9 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 10° | 4° | 9.1° | 5.2 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 15° | 8° | 11.1° | 6.9 h | 8 | 41 |
| MayMay | 87 | 20° | 13° | 16.0° | 8.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 25° | 18° | 21.2° | 10.1 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 29° | 22° | 24.6° | 11.3 h | 6 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 29° | 22° | 25.7° | 9.9 h | 6 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 24° | 17° | 23.5° | 7.6 h | 7 | 43 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 18° | 12° | 19.8° | 5.3 h | 8 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 12° | 7° | 15.7° | 3.9 h | 8 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 8° | 4° | 12.4° | 2.8 h | 11 | 64 |
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
44.73° N, 37.76° E · 8 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Novorossiysk
The best time to visit Novorossiysk is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 64 mm of precipitation.
Novorossiysk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Novorossiysk in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–20 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Novorossiysk in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Novorossiysk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Novorossiysk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Novorossiysk for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Novorossiysk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Novorossiysk: score 90 against 77. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 77 | 90better |
| Day high | 18° | 25° |
| Night low | 12° | 18° |
| Sea | 19.8° | 21.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 53 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Novorossiysk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January6° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In January, Novorossiysk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in January23February7° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In February, Novorossiysk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in February31March10° · Sea 9° · 5 h
In March, Novorossiysk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in March67April15° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In April, Novorossiysk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in April87May20° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In May, Novorossiysk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in May90June25° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Novorossiysk is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °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. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in June85July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Novorossiysk is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in July83August29° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Novorossiysk is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 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 Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in August89September24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Novorossiysk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in September77October18° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In October, Novorossiysk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in October46November12° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In November, Novorossiysk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
Novorossiysk in November16December8° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In December, Novorossiysk is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novorossiysk.
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Novorossiysk vs. Krasnodar
In October the holiday weather in Novorossiysk and Krasnodar is about equally good (score 77 vs. 76). During the day it is about as warm in Krasnodar as in Novorossiysk.
| in October | Novorossiysk | Krasnodar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 77 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 20° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Novorossiysk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Novorossiysk 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.
Novorossiysk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.8 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 25 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.0 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
- Distance
- 2,900 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 Novorossiysk
When is the best time to visit Novorossiysk?
The best time to visit Novorossiysk is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Novorossiysk?
The sea temperature in Novorossiysk ranges from 9.1 °C in March to 25.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Novorossiysk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Novorossiysk?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Novorossiysk?
The wettest month is December with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Novorossiysk get?
Novorossiysk gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Novorossiysk in?
Novorossiysk uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Novorossiysk?
A nonstop flight from London to Novorossiysk takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Novorossiysk?
Novorossiysk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 16.
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