AI-generatedPevek at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 11°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 3.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 253 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Pevek
Pevek has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 11 °C, while February is the coolest at −23 °C. With around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Pevek is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pevek
The best time to visit Pevek is from June to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 3.0 °C. The wettest month is July with 45 mm of precipitation.
Pevek through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pevek in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −16–2 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Pevek in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Pevek in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −13–5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Pevek in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −23–−20 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.7 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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
May, Sep – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – June
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 – July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −9°
- Midday, 13:00: about −4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −4°
- Evening, 20:00: about −7°
- Night, 23:00: about −8°
07:4617:03
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 07:08–09:20 · evening 15:28–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–07:08 · evening 17:41–18:05
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 Pevek compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 0° at the start of the month to −9° at the end. The sea cools from 1° to −1°. The days get 4.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 0° | −9° |
| Night-time low | −5° | −15° |
| Sea | 1° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 6.7 h |
What is the weather like in Pevek in October?
In October, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 17 min07:46 – 17:03
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 8 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+12offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Pevek
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 Pevek: score 56 against 21. In July, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 56better |
| Daytime high | −4° | 11° |
| Night-time low | −9° | 4° |
| Sea | −0.1° | 1.4° |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 28 mmbetter | 45 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pevek month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−23° · Sea −2° · 0.0 h
In January, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −23 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in January30February−23° · Sea −2° · 2.2 h
In February, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −23 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 9 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in February39March−16° · Sea −1° · 5.7 h
In March, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−23 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in March50April−8° · Sea −1° · 9.3 h
In April, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in April50May2° · Sea −1° · 10.6 h
In May, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in May55June10° · Sea −1° · 12.0 h
In June, Pevek is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pevek – and yet one of the best months here.
Pevek in June56July11° · Sea 1° · 8.7 h
In July, Pevek is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pevek – and yet one of the best months here.
Pevek in July33August9° · Sea 3° · 5.7 h
In August, Pevek is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °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 44 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in August22September5° · Sea 3° · 4.0 h
In September, Pevek is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in September21October−4° · Sea 0° · 2.1 h
In October, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in October28November−13° · Sea −1° · 0.2 h
In November, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 16 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in November30December−20° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In December, Pevek is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−25 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pevek.
Pevek in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pevek
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −9°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−28°), the warmest in July (4°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 30 | −23° | −28° | −1.6° | 0.0 h | 4 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −23° | −28° | −1.6° | 2.2 h | 3 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 39 | −16° | −23° | −1.5° | 5.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 50 | −8° | −16° | −1.5° | 9.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 50 | 2° | −5° | −1.3° | 10.6 h | 3 | 10 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 10° | 2° | −0.6° | 12.0 h | 6 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 11° | 4° | 1.4° | 8.7 h | 9 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 9° | 3° | 2.6° | 5.7 h | 10 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 5° | 0° | 3.0° | 4.0 h | 9 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 21 | −4° | −9° | −0.1° | 2.1 h | 8 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | −13° | −20° | −1.5° | 0.2 h | 5 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −20° | −25° | −1.5° | 0.0 h | 4 | 12 |
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
69.70° N, 170.31° E · 0 m · Asia/Anadyr
Sea temperature in Pevek
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: −0.9 – 0.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pevek ranges from −1.6 °C in January to 3.0 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 0.6 and 5.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.5° | −1.8° | −1.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.5° | −1.8° | −1.2° | cold |
| MayMay | −1.3° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | −0.6° | −1.1° | 0.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 1.4° | −0.3° | 4.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 2.6° | 0.3° | 7.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 3.0° | 0.6° | 5.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | −0.1° | −0.9° | 0.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −1.5° | −1.7° | −1.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.5° | −1.8° | −1.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Pevek
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 2.1 of 9.3 hours of daylight in Pevek, 23 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Pevek: 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, Pevek has about 8 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Pevek
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 and clouds in Pevek
How breezy and how cloudy Pevek 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 Pevek typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar, May – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Pevek: mostly overcast, with about 2.1 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 Pevek
When Pevek 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, Pevek has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 23 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 86 out of 100: very likely.
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 Pevek
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pevek 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.
Pevek has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 51) and its weakest during October half-term (score 21).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −10 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
FairBest holidays
- 4 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 21
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −21 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.0 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 8 h 20 min
- Distance
- 6,520 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.
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Pevek vs Anadyr
In October the holiday weather in Pevek and Anadyr is about equally good (score 21 vs 23). During the day Anadyr is 4 °C warmer than Pevek. The sea in Anadyr is 3 °C warmer. Anadyr gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Pevek | Anadyr |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 23 |
| Daytime high | −4° | 0° |
| Sea | 0° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Pevek ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk13°48
- 4Khabarovsk11°44
- 5Kurilsk13°12°42
- 6Birobidzhan10°41
- 7Blagoveshchensk9°38
- 8Chita6°37
- 18PevekThis page−4°0°21
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Frequently asked questions about Pevek
When is the best time to visit Pevek?
The best time to visit Pevek is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pevek?
The sea temperature in Pevek ranges from −1.6 °C in January to 3.0 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Pevek in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just −0.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Pevek?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 11 °C and nights around 4 °C. February is the coolest month at −23 °C.
When does it rain most in Pevek?
The wettest month is July with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pevek get?
Pevek gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.0 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Pevek in?
Pevek is on UTC+12 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pevek?
A nonstop flight from London to Pevek takes about 8 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pevek?
Pevek has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 51) and its weakest during October half-term (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 51, summer holidays 41, October half-term 21, Christmas holidays 30.