AI-generatedPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 16°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 12.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,171 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Elevation
- 166 m
Climate in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 16 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:5018:32
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 07:28–08:37 · evening 17:45–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:28 · evening 18:54–19:07
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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October?
In October, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min07:50 – 18:32
- UV index
- 2 · 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
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+12Asia/Kamchatka
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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
Sea temperature in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.4 – 9.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky ranges from 0.2 °C in March to 12.8 °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 11.2 and 14.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.1° | 0.1° | 1.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.3° | −0.2° | 1.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.2° | −0.4° | 1.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 0.8° | 0.0° | 1.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.4° | 2.0° | 4.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.5° | 5.6° | 9.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.2° | 9.1° | 13.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.8° | 11.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.9° | 9.3° | 12.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.8° | 6.4° | 9.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 4.9° | 3.6° | 5.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.6° | 2.0° | 3.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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 4.3 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 40 % 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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 95 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: 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, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has about 13 rainy days with 129 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
How breezy and how cloudy Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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 65 % of the sky over Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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.
Snow in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
When Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 12 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−12°), the warmest in August (10°). 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 | 14 | −8° | −12° | 1.1° | 3.0 h | 12 | 106 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −7° | −12° | 0.3° | 4.5 h | 10 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 20 | −3° | −9° | 0.2° | 5.5 h | 13 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 1° | −4° | 0.8° | 6.5 h | 11 | 94 |
| MayMay | 28 | 5° | 0° | 3.4° | 6.4 h | 10 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 12° | 5° | 7.5° | 6.4 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 16° | 10° | 11.2° | 6.1 h | 9 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 16° | 10° | 12.8° | 5.3 h | 11 | 96 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 13° | 7° | 10.9° | 5.4 h | 11 | 97 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 6° | 1° | 7.8° | 4.3 h | 13 | 129 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | −2° | −6° | 4.9° | 3.7 h | 12 | 129 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | −7° | −11° | 2.6° | 2.9 h | 12 | 128 |
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
53.06° N, 158.63° E · 166 m · Asia/Kamchatka
Best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 12.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is most frequent in March and from October to November; the wettest month is November with 129 mm.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -3–5 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 12–16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -1–13 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -8–-7 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: score 69 against 15. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 15 | 69better |
| Day high | 6° | 16° |
| Night low | 1° | 10° |
| Sea | 7.8° | 11.2° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 129 mm | 62 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January-8° · Sea 1° · 3 h
In January, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 106 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in January23February-7° · Sea 0° · 5 h
In February, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 77 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in February20March-3° · Sea 0° · 6 h
In March, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 120 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in March28April1° · Sea 1° · 7 h
In April, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 94 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in April28May5° · Sea 3° · 6 h
In May, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in May46June12° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In June, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in June69July16° · Sea 11° · 6 h
In July, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in July63August16° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In August, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in August47September13° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In September, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in September15October6° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In October, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October15November-1° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In November, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 129 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in November14December-7° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In December, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 128 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
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In October Magadan has the better holiday weather (score 23 vs. 15). During the day Magadan is 5 °C cooler than Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The sea in Magadan is 3 °C cooler.
| in October | Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | Magadan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 15 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 6° | 1° |
| Sea | 8° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Apr – May |
Through the year
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In October, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Jet lag
- About 11 days (11 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
When is the best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
The best time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
The sea temperature in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky ranges from 0.2 °C in March to 12.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Rain is most frequent in March and from October to November; the wettest month is November with 129 mm. The driest month is June with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky get?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky uses the time zone Asia/Kamchatka, at UTC+12 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
A nonstop flight from London to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 32, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 14.
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