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Provideniya weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Provideniya at a glance

Best time
Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 11°
Warmest sea
Aug · 8.3°
Sunshine a year
1,480 h
Rain a year
678 mm
Climate
Subarctic
Time zone
UTC+12
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Provideniya

Provideniya 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 January is the coolest at −13 °C. With around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year, Provideniya is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Provideniya

The best time to visit Provideniya is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 8.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 81 mm of precipitation.

Provideniya through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Provideniya in spring

Mar – May

34

Poor

  • −9–2 °C by day
  • Sea −1 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Provideniya in summer

Jun – Aug

39

Poor

  • 8–11 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Provideniya in autumn

Sep – Nov

18

Poor

  • −3–8 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Provideniya in winter

Dec – Feb

20

Poor

  • −12–−9 °C by day
  • Sea −1 °C
  • 1.4 h of sun a day
  • 25 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

Oct – May

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Provideniya for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April – June

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

17

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July

Keep in mindSnow

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about −1°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 2°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 1°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 0°
  5. Night, 23:00: about −1°

06:2116:16

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 05:50–07:31 · evening 15:06–16:47
Blue hour
Morning 05:32–05:50 · evening 16:47–17:05

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 Provideniya compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 5° at the start of the month to 0° at the end. The sea cools from 5° to 2°. The days get 3.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high5°0°
Night-time low0°−5°
Sea5°2°
Daylight11.5 h8.2 h

What is the weather like in Provideniya in October?

In October, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

More details for October

Daylight
9 h 56 min06:21 – 16:16
UV index
0 · 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
73 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
7 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 %58 %

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 Provideniya

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Provideniya: score 44 against 17. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Provideniya
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score1744better
Daytime high2°11°
Night-time low−2°6°
Sea3.4°7.6°
Sunshine3.0 h5.3 hbetter
Rainy days1010
Rainfall81 mm50 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Provideniya month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January−12° · Sea −1° · 1.0 h

In January, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in January
20February−12° · Sea −1° · 3.0 h

In February, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 67 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in February
32March−9° · Sea −1° · 5.5 h

In March, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in March
34April−4° · Sea −1° · 6.7 h

In April, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in April
35May2° · Sea 0° · 7.0 h

In May, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in May
37June8° · Sea 4° · 7.2 h

In June, Provideniya is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in June
44July11° · Sea 8° · 5.3 h

In July, Provideniya is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Provideniya – and yet one of the best months here.

Provideniya in July
36August11° · Sea 8° · 4.4 h

In August, Provideniya is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in August
22September8° · Sea 7° · 4.3 h

In September, Provideniya is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in September
17October2° · Sea 3° · 3.0 h

In October, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in October
16November−3° · Sea 1° · 1.2 h

In November, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 78 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in November
20December−9° · Sea 0° · 0.1 h

In December, Provideniya is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 64 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Provideniya.

Provideniya in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Provideniya

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 −2°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.

The coolest nights are in January (−18°), the warmest in July (6°). 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.

OctoberDay 2°Night −2°Sea 3°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan21−13°−18°−0.7°1.0 h846
FebruaryFeb20−12°−17°−0.9°3.0 h967
MarchMar32−9°−15°−0.9°5.5 h748
AprilApr34−4°−10°−0.7°6.7 h845
MayMay352°−3°0.1°7.0 h843
JuneJun378°3°3.5°7.2 h734
JulyJul4411°6°7.6°5.3 h1050
AugustAug3611°6°8.3°4.4 h1268
SeptemberSep228°3°6.5°4.3 h1054
OctoberOct172°−2°3.4°3.0 h1081
NovemberNov16−3°−8°1.3°1.2 h1078
DecemberDec20−9°−14°0.0°0.1 h964

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

64.42° N, 173.23° W · 0 m · Asia/Anadyr

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Provideniya

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October3.4°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 2.2 – 4.6 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 3.4°8 in 10 years 2.2° – 4.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Provideniya ranges from −0.9 °C in February to 8.3 °C in August. 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 August, 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 August, eight out of ten years were between 7.4 and 9.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan−0.7°−1.5°−0.1°cold
FebruaryFeb−0.9°−1.7°−0.3°cold
MarchMar−0.9°−1.7°−0.3°cold
AprilApr−0.7°−1.6°−0.2°cold
MayMay0.1°−0.7°0.8°cold
JuneJun3.5°2.0°5.1°cold
JulyJul7.6°6.1°9.9°cold
AugustAug8.3°7.4°9.4°cold
SeptemberSep6.5°5.1°7.8°cold
OctoberOct3.4°2.2°4.6°cold
NovemberNov1.3°0.3°2.5°cold
DecemberDec0.0°−0.6°0.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Provideniya

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,480 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 0.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.0 hDaylight 9.9 hShare of daylight 30 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Provideniya, 30 % 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

Rain in Provideniya: 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.

Per year
678 mm on 107 days
Wettest month
Oct · 81 mm
Driest month
Jun · 34 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 81 mm

In October, Provideniya has about 10 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Provideniya

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 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 Provideniya

How breezy and how cloudy Provideniya 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.

Year average
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Provideniya typically peaks at 22 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: Oct – Feb.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
74 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Mar · 64 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 81 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 3.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Provideniya: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 Provideniya

When Provideniya 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 days a year
65 days
Fresh snow a year
320 cm
Snowy months
Oct – Jun

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 7Fresh snow 31 cmChance of snow 53 / 100

In October, Provideniya has about 7 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 31 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 53 out of 100: 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 Provideniya

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Provideniya 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.

Provideniya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during October half-term (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    33

    Poor

    • −6 °C by day
    • Sea −1 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    35

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • Sea 1 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    39

    PoorBest holidays

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    17

    Poor

    • 2 °C by day
    • Sea 3 °C
    • 3.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • −11 °C by day
    • Sea 0 °C
    • 0.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 9 h 5 min
Distance
7,110 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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Provideniya vs Nome

In October the holiday weather in Provideniya and Nome is about equally good (score 17 vs 19). During the day it is about as warm in Nome as in Provideniya. The sea in Nome is 2 °C warmer.

Provideniya vs Nome, in October
in OctoberProvideniyaNome
Holiday weather score1719
Daytime high2°2°
Sea3°5°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days109
Best timeJulJun

Through the year

OctoberProvideniya 2°Nome 2°
ProvideniyaNome
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Ranking

Russia in October: the best places

In October, Provideniya ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Ussuriysk15°67
  2. 2Vladivostok14°14°67
  3. 3Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk13°48
  4. 4Khabarovsk11°44
  5. 5Kurilsk13°12°42
  6. 6Birobidzhan10°41
  7. 7Blagoveshchensk9°38
  8. 8Chita6°37
  9. 21ProvideniyaThis page2°3°17
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Frequently asked questions about Provideniya

When is the best time to visit Provideniya?

The best time to visit Provideniya is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Provideniya?

The sea temperature in Provideniya ranges from −0.9 °C in February to 8.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Provideniya in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 3.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Provideniya?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 11 °C and nights around 6 °C. January is the coolest month at −13 °C.

When does it rain most in Provideniya?

The wettest month is October with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 34 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Provideniya get?

Provideniya gets around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 0.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Provideniya in?

Provideniya is on UTC+12 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Provideniya?

A nonstop flight from London to Provideniya takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,110 km.

Which school holidays are best for Provideniya?

Provideniya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during October half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 35, summer holidays 39, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 21.