AI-generatedOmsk at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 409 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in Omsk
Omsk has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −14 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Omsk is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
07:3418:11
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 07:11–08:24 · evening 17:20–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:11 · evening 18:33–18:47
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 Omsk in October?
In October, Omsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:34 – 18:11
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6Asia/Omsk
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Omsk
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 3.9 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Omsk, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Omsk
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 115 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 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 Omsk: 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, Omsk has about 8 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Omsk
How breezy and how cloudy Omsk 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 Omsk typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Omsk: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Omsk
How often the day gets hot in Omsk (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, Omsk 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 in Omsk
When Omsk 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, Omsk has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 27 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Omsk
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−20°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | −14° | −20° | 2.7 h | 5 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | −11° | −17° | 4.6 h | 5 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 38 | −2° | −10° | 6.5 h | 6 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 10° | −1° | 7.9 h | 8 | 30 |
| MayMay | 91 | 18° | 6° | 9.9 h | 8 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 23° | 13° | 10.6 h | 11 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 24° | 15° | 9.6 h | 11 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 22° | 13° | 8.3 h | 11 | 61 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 16° | 7° | 5.9 h | 8 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 7° | 0° | 3.9 h | 8 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | −4° | −9° | 2.4 h | 8 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | −10° | −16° | 1.8 h | 7 | 22 |
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
54.99° N, 73.37° E · 90 m · Asia/Omsk
Best time to visit Omsk
The best time to visit Omsk is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is July with 62 mm of precipitation.
Omsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Omsk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- -2–18 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Omsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Omsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -4–16 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Omsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -13–-10 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Omsk for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Omsk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Omsk: score 91 against 24. In May, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 24 | 91better |
| Day high | 7° | 18° |
| Night low | 0° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 37 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Omsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January-13° · 3 h
In January, Omsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 16 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in January34February-10° · 5 h
In February, Omsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 14 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in February38March-2° · 7 h
In March, Omsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 18 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in March47April10° · 8 h
In April, Omsk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in April91May18° · 10 h
In May, Omsk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in May86June23° · 11 h
In June, Omsk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in June85July24° · 10 h
In July, Omsk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in July83August22° · 8 h
In August, Omsk is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in August69September16° · 6 h
In September, Omsk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in September24October7° · 4 h
In October, Omsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in October21November-4° · 2 h
In November, Omsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in November24December-10° · 2 h
In December, Omsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omsk.
Omsk in DecemberOmsk compared
Put Omsk side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Omsk vs. Astana
In October Astana has the better holiday weather (score 29 vs. 24). During the day Astana is 2 °C warmer than Omsk. Astana gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Omsk | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 24 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Omsk ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Makhachkala18°18°82
- 2Grozny17°75
- 3Astrakhan16°73
- 4Volgograd14°54
- 5Orenburg10°38
- 6Ulan-Ude6°37
- 7Saratov11°36
- 8Irkutsk7°34
- 12OmskThis page7°24
Planning a trip to Omsk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Omsk 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.
Omsk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during October half-term (score 24).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 6 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −12 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 10 min
- Distance
- 4,700 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 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.
Frequently asked questions about Omsk
When is the best time to visit Omsk?
The best time to visit Omsk is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Omsk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −14 °C.
When does it rain most in Omsk?
The wettest month is July with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Omsk get?
Omsk gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Omsk in?
Omsk uses the time zone Asia/Omsk, at UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Omsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Omsk takes about 6 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Omsk?
Omsk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during October half-term (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 26.
Near Omsk
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Omsk
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Omsk's – good alternatives.