AI-generatedPetrozavodsk at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,690 h
- Rain a year
- 667 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 73 m
Climate in Petrozavodsk
Petrozavodsk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Petrozavodsk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Petrozavodsk
The best time to visit Petrozavodsk is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent from September to December; the wettest month is August with 94 mm.
Petrozavodsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Petrozavodsk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 0–14 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Petrozavodsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Petrozavodsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 1–14 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Petrozavodsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−3 °C by day
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
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: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:2317:33
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 06:56–08:26 · evening 16:30–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:56 · evening 18:01–18:18
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 Petrozavodsk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 2.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Petrozavodsk in October?
In October, Petrozavodsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 10 min07:23 – 17:33
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Petrozavodsk
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 Petrozavodsk: score 84 against 9. In June, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 65 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Petrozavodsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−5° · 0.6 h
In January, Petrozavodsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in January20February−5° · 1.9 h
In February, Petrozavodsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in February25March0° · 4.4 h
In March, Petrozavodsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in March31April7° · 6.4 h
In April, Petrozavodsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in April66May14° · 8.8 h
In May, Petrozavodsk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in May84June19° · 9.5 h
In June, Petrozavodsk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in June79July22° · 9.3 h
In July, Petrozavodsk is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in July73August20° · 7.3 h
In August, Petrozavodsk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in August47September14° · 4.4 h
In September, Petrozavodsk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in September9October7° · 1.9 h
In October, Petrozavodsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in October10November1° · 0.6 h
In November, Petrozavodsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk in November11December−3° · 0.2 h
In December, Petrozavodsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petrozavodsk.
Petrozavodsk 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 Petrozavodsk
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 18 | −5° | −11° | 0.6 h | 10 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | −5° | −11° | 1.9 h | 9 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 0° | −6° | 4.4 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 7° | −1° | 6.4 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 66 | 14° | 4° | 8.8 h | 11 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 19° | 10° | 9.5 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 22° | 13° | 9.3 h | 14 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 20° | 12° | 7.3 h | 14 | 94 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 14° | 7° | 4.4 h | 12 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 14 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 1° | −4° | 0.6 h | 13 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | −3° | −8° | 0.2 h | 13 | 46 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Petrozavodsk
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 1.9 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Petrozavodsk, 19 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 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 Petrozavodsk: 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, Petrozavodsk has about 14 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Petrozavodsk
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 5).
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 Petrozavodsk
How breezy and how cloudy Petrozavodsk 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 Petrozavodsk typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Petrozavodsk: mostly overcast, with about 1.9 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.
Snow
Snow in Petrozavodsk
When Petrozavodsk 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, Petrozavodsk has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 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 Petrozavodsk
Weather for your travel dates
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Petrozavodsk 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.
Petrozavodsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 0.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 20 min
- Distance
- 2,380 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.
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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Petrozavodsk vs Kitee
In October the holiday weather in Petrozavodsk and Kitee is about equally good (score 9 vs 13). During the day it is about as warm in Kitee as in Petrozavodsk.
| in October | Petrozavodsk | Kitee |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 9 | 13 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Petrozavodsk
When is the best time to visit Petrozavodsk?
The best time to visit Petrozavodsk is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Petrozavodsk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Petrozavodsk?
Rain is frequent from September to December; the wettest month is August with 94 mm. The driest month is February with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Petrozavodsk get?
Petrozavodsk gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 0.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Petrozavodsk in?
Petrozavodsk is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Petrozavodsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Petrozavodsk takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,380 km.
Which school holidays are best for Petrozavodsk?
Petrozavodsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 70, summer holidays 75, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 15.