AI-generatedPskov at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 694 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 35 m
Climate in Pskov
Pskov 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 −3 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Pskov is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3918:06
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 07:15–08:34 · evening 17:11–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:15 · evening 18:30–18:45
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 Pskov in October?
In October, Pskov is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 27 min07:39 – 18:06
- UV index
- 1 · 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
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %8 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %
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
Sunshine hours in Pskov
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 2.5 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Pskov, 24 % 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 Pskov
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 Pskov: 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, Pskov has about 12 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pskov
How breezy and how cloudy Pskov 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 Pskov typically peaks at 18 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 77 % of the sky over Pskov: mostly cloudy, with about 2.5 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 Pskov
When Pskov 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, Pskov has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 11 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Pskov
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 12 | −3° | −7° | 1.0 h | 12 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | −2° | −8° | 2.4 h | 10 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 3° | −4° | 4.3 h | 9 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 10° | 2° | 6.2 h | 9 | 44 |
| MayMay | 74 | 16° | 8° | 8.4 h | 11 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 20° | 13° | 8.3 h | 13 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 23° | 15° | 8.6 h | 13 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 21° | 14° | 7.4 h | 12 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 16° | 10° | 5.0 h | 9 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 9° | 4° | 2.5 h | 12 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 3° | 0° | 0.9 h | 12 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | −1° | −4° | 0.9 h | 13 | 48 |
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
57.82° N, 28.33° E · 35 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Pskov
The best time to visit Pskov is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 86 mm.
Pskov through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pskov in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 3–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Pskov in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Pskov in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Pskov in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -3–-1 °C by day
- 1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pskov for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pskov
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 Pskov: score 80 against 16. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 16 | 80better |
| Day high | 9° | 23° |
| Night low | 4° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 75 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, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Pskov month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January-3° · 1 h
In January, Pskov 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 12 days, totalling 46 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in January18February-2° · 2 h
In February, Pskov is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in February23March3° · 4 h
In March, Pskov is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in March41April10° · 6 h
In April, Pskov is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in April74May16° · 8 h
In May, Pskov is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in May79June20° · 8 h
In June, Pskov is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in June80July23° · 9 h
In July, Pskov 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 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in July77August21° · 7 h
In August, Pskov is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in August65September16° · 5 h
In September, Pskov is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in September16October9° · 3 h
In October, Pskov is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in October13November3° · 1 h
In November, Pskov is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
Pskov in November12December-1° · 1 h
In December, Pskov is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pskov.
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Pskov vs. Tartu
In October the holiday weather in Pskov and Tartu is about equally good (score 16 vs. 18). During the day it is about as warm in Tartu as in Pskov.
| in October | Pskov | Tartu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 16 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Pskov ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Pskov
Weather for your travel dates
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Pskov 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.
Pskov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,960 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.
Frequently asked questions about Pskov
When is the best time to visit Pskov?
The best time to visit Pskov is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pskov?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Pskov?
Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 86 mm. The driest month is March with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pskov get?
Pskov gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in November there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Pskov in?
Pskov uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pskov?
A nonstop flight from London to Pskov takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pskov?
Pskov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 12.
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