AI-generatedPerm at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 630 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 149 m
Climate in Perm
Perm has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −11 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Perm is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 5°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:4818:14
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 07:23–08:43 · evening 17:19–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:23 · evening 18:38–18:53
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 Perm in October?
In October, Perm is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 26 min07:48 – 18:14
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5Asia/Yekaterinburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
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 Perm
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 1.8 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Perm, 17 % 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 Perm
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 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 Perm: 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, Perm has about 13 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Perm
How breezy and how cloudy Perm 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 Perm typically peaks at 16 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 83 % of the sky over Perm: mostly overcast, with about 1.8 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 Perm
How often the day gets hot in Perm (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, Perm has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 6 °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 Perm
When Perm 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, Perm has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 34 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 Perm
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−16°), 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 | 16 | −11° | −16° | 1.0 h | 11 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | −9° | −14° | 2.4 h | 9 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 21 | −1° | −8° | 4.0 h | 10 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 7° | −2° | 6.1 h | 9 | 42 |
| MayMay | 69 | 16° | 6° | 8.0 h | 11 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 20° | 12° | 8.2 h | 13 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 23° | 15° | 8.8 h | 12 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 20° | 13° | 6.4 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 14° | 7° | 3.7 h | 12 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 6° | 1° | 1.8 h | 13 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | −3° | −7° | 1.0 h | 11 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | −8° | −13° | 0.6 h | 11 | 43 |
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
58.01° N, 56.25° E · 149 m · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Best time to visit Perm
The best time to visit Perm is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from July to August. Rain is most frequent in June and in October; the wettest month is June with 80 mm.
Perm through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Perm in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- -1–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Perm in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Perm in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -3–14 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Perm in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -10–-8 °C by day
- 1 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 Perm for you.
Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Perm
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 Perm: score 82 against 12. In July, days are 17 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 12 | 82better |
| Day high | 6° | 23° |
| Night low | 1° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 57 mmbetter | 70 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
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, Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun, Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Perm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January-10° · 1 h
In January, Perm is freezing cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in January20February-9° · 2 h
In February, Perm is freezing cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 27 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in February21March-1° · 4 h
In March, Perm is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in March29April7° · 6 h
In April, Perm is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in April69May16° · 8 h
In May, Perm is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in May79June20° · 8 h
In June, Perm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in June82July23° · 9 h
In July, Perm is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in July75August20° · 6 h
In August, Perm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in August44September14° · 4 h
In September, Perm is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in September12October6° · 2 h
In October, Perm is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in October14November-3° · 1 h
In November, Perm is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
Perm in November14December-8° · 1 h
In December, Perm is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Perm.
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Perm vs. Yekaterinburg
In October Yekaterinburg has the better holiday weather (score 20 vs. 12). During the day it is about as warm in Yekaterinburg as in Perm.
| in October | Perm | Yekaterinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 12 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 6° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Perm ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Astrakhan16°73
- 2Rostov-on-Don15°63
- 3Volgograd14°54
- 4Orenburg10°38
- 5Saratov11°36
- 6Voronezh11°34
- 7Kursk11°34
- 8Samara9°25
- 23PermThis page6°12
Planning a trip to Perm
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Perm 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.
Perm has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during October half-term (score 12).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −9 °C by day
- 0.8 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 50 min
- Distance
- 3,600 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 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 Perm
When is the best time to visit Perm?
The best time to visit Perm 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 Perm?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −11 °C.
When does it rain most in Perm?
Rain is most frequent in June and in October; the wettest month is June with 80 mm. The driest month is February with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Perm get?
Perm gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 0.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Perm in?
Perm uses the time zone Asia/Yekaterinburg, at UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Perm?
A nonstop flight from London to Perm takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Perm?
Perm has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during October half-term (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 12, Christmas holidays 15.
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