AI-generatedOkhotsk at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 588 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Okhotsk
Okhotsk has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at −17 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Okhotsk is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Okhotsk
The best time to visit Okhotsk is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. The wettest month is September with 100 mm of precipitation.
Okhotsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Okhotsk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −6–6 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Okhotsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 12–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Okhotsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −9–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Okhotsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −17–−14 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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 – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 3°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 2°
- Evening, 20:00: about −1°
- Night, 23:00: about −2°
07:0217:23
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 06:37–08:00 · evening 16:25–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:37 · evening 17:49–18:04
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 Okhotsk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to −4° at the end. The sea cools from 9° to 4°. The days get 2.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | −4° |
| Night-time low | 0° | −10° |
| Sea | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.0 h |
What is the weather like in Okhotsk in October?
In October, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 65 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 21 min07:02 – 17:23
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Compare two months in Okhotsk
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 Okhotsk: score 76 against 31. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 8 °C warmer in August. August has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 31 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 3° | 17° |
| Night-time low | −4° | 11° |
| Sea | 6.3° | 14.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 65 mmbetter | 91 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Okhotsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January−17° · Sea −1° · 3.7 h
In January, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 17 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in January39February−14° · Sea −1° · 5.6 h
In February, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in February44March−6° · Sea −1° · 7.4 h
In March, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in March38April1° · Sea −1° · 7.6 h
In April, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in April33May6° · Sea 2° · 6.6 h
In May, Okhotsk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in May52June12° · Sea 8° · 6.0 h
In June, Okhotsk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in June72July16° · Sea 13° · 5.5 h
In July, Okhotsk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in July76August17° · Sea 15° · 5.7 h
In August, Okhotsk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in August56September13° · Sea 12° · 5.8 h
In September, Okhotsk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in September31October3° · Sea 6° · 5.4 h
In October, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 65 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in October29November−9° · Sea 2° · 3.7 h
In November, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages 1.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk in November29December−16° · Sea 0° · 2.8 h
In December, Okhotsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Okhotsk.
Okhotsk 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 Okhotsk
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 −4°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−22°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 32 | −17° | −22° | −0.8° | 3.7 h | 4 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | −14° | −22° | −0.9° | 5.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 44 | −6° | −17° | −1.0° | 7.4 h | 4 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 1° | −8° | −0.6° | 7.6 h | 8 | 45 |
| MayMay | 33 | 6° | 0° | 1.5° | 6.6 h | 8 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 12° | 6° | 7.6° | 6.0 h | 8 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 16° | 11° | 13.0° | 5.5 h | 9 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 17° | 11° | 14.6° | 5.7 h | 10 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 13° | 5° | 11.6° | 5.8 h | 10 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 31 | 3° | −4° | 6.3° | 5.4 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | −10° | −15° | 1.8° | 3.7 h | 6 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | −16° | −21° | −0.2° | 2.8 h | 5 | 27 |
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
59.36° N, 143.21° E · 9 m · Asia/Vladivostok
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Okhotsk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 4.8 – 7.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Okhotsk ranges from −1.0 °C in March to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
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 13.7 and 15.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.8° | −1.6° | −0.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.9° | −1.6° | −0.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.0° | −1.6° | −0.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −0.6° | −1.5° | 0.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 1.5° | −1.5° | 3.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.6° | 5.3° | 9.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.0° | 11.2° | 14.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.6° | 13.7° | 15.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.6° | 10.2° | 12.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.3° | 4.8° | 7.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 1.8° | 0.9° | 2.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −0.2° | −1.2° | 0.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Okhotsk
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 5.4 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Okhotsk, 52 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Okhotsk: 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, Okhotsk has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Okhotsk
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- 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 Okhotsk
How breezy and how cloudy Okhotsk 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 Okhotsk typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Okhotsk: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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.
Snow
Snow in Okhotsk
When Okhotsk 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, Okhotsk has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 25 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 46 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 Okhotsk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Okhotsk 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.
Okhotsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 31).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −1 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 31
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −16 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.3 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 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,260 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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Okhotsk vs Magadan
In October Okhotsk has the better holiday weather (score 31 vs 23). During the day it is about as warm in Magadan as in Okhotsk. The sea in Magadan is 1 °C cooler. Magadan gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Okhotsk | Magadan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 31 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 3° | 3° |
| Sea | 6° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Okhotsk ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Okhotsk
When is the best time to visit Okhotsk?
The best time to visit Okhotsk is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Okhotsk?
The sea temperature in Okhotsk ranges from −1.0 °C in March to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Okhotsk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Okhotsk?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −17 °C.
When does it rain most in Okhotsk?
The wettest month is September with 100 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Okhotsk get?
Okhotsk gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Okhotsk in?
Okhotsk is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Okhotsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Okhotsk takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Okhotsk?
Okhotsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 37, summer holidays 75, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 31.