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Pushkin weather & best time to visit

City break

Pushkin at a glance

Best time
May – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,550 h
Rain a year
680 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
74 m

Climate in Pushkin

Pushkin has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Pushkin is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Pushkin

The best time to visit Pushkin is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 93 mm.

Pushkin through the seasons

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

Pushkin in spring

Mar – May

47

Fair

  • 3–17 °C by day
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Pushkin in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 21–24 °C by day
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Pushkin in autumn

Sep – Nov

30

Poor

  • 3–16 °C by day
  • 2.3 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Pushkin in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • −3–−1 °C by day
  • 0.8 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

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

Oct, Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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: May – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 4°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 9°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 6°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 5°

07:3417:54

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 07:09–08:33 · evening 16:55–18:19
Blue hour
Morning 06:53–07:09 · evening 18:19–18:35

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 Pushkin compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 2.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high12°6°
Night-time low6°1°
Daylight11.6 h9.0 h

What is the weather like in Pushkin in October?

In October, Pushkin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 19 min07:34 – 17:54
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
78 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %9 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Pushkin

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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May has the better holiday weather in Pushkin: score 78 against 17. In May, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Pushkin
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score1778better
Daytime high9°17°
Night-time low3°6°
Sunshine1.9 h8.0 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall59 mm59 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Pushkin month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January−3° · 0.6 h

In January, Pushkin is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in January
19February−2° · 1.6 h

In February, Pushkin is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in February
23March3° · 3.9 h

In March, Pushkin is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in March
41April11° · 5.8 h

In April, Pushkin is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in April
78May17° · 8.0 h

In May, Pushkin is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in May
78June21° · 8.2 h

In June, Pushkin is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in June
76July24° · 8.4 h

In July, Pushkin is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in July
74August22° · 7.1 h

In August, Pushkin is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in August
61September16° · 4.2 h

In September, Pushkin is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in September
17October9° · 1.9 h

In October, Pushkin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in October
13November3° · 0.8 h

In November, Pushkin is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in November
13December−1° · 0.3 h

In December, Pushkin is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkin.

Pushkin in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Pushkin

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 3°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 9°Night 3°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan16−3°−8°0.6 h1137
FebruaryFeb19−2°−8°1.6 h931
MarchMar233°−4°3.9 h934
AprilApr4111°1°5.8 h1043
MayMay7817°6°8.0 h1159
JuneJun7821°11°8.2 h1385
JulyJul7624°14°8.4 h1488
AugustAug7422°13°7.1 h1393
SeptemberSep6116°8°4.2 h1153
OctoberOct179°3°1.9 h1259
NovemberNov133°−2°0.8 h1252
DecemberDec13−1°−5°0.3 h1246

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

59.71° N, 30.40° E · 74 m · Europe/Moscow

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Pushkin

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

Per year
1,550 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 0.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 1.9 hDaylight 10.3 hShare of daylight 18 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 1.9 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Pushkin, 18 % 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

Rain in Pushkin: 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
680 mm on 137 days
Wettest month
Aug · 93 mm
Driest month
Feb · 31 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 59 mm

In October, Pushkin has about 12 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Pushkin

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Pushkin

How breezy and how cloudy Pushkin 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Pushkin typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
72 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 89 %
OctoberCloud cover 78 %Sunshine 1.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Pushkin: mostly cloudy, 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.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Pushkin

How often the day gets hot in Pushkin (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
4 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 9 °C

In October, Pushkin has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 9 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow
Snow

Snow in Pushkin

When Pushkin 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
35 days
Fresh snow a year
113 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 4 cmChance of snow 15 / 100

In October, Pushkin has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 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.

Planning a trip to Pushkin

Weather for your travel dates

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

Pushkin 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.

Pushkin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    36

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    GoodBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    17

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • 1.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • −2 °C by day
    • 0.5 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 5 min
Distance
2,120 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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Pushkin vs Gatchina

In October the holiday weather in Pushkin and Gatchina is about equally good (score 17 vs 16). During the day it is about as warm in Gatchina as in Pushkin.

Pushkin vs Gatchina, in October
in OctoberPushkinGatchina
Holiday weather score1716
Daytime high9°9°
Sunshine2 h2 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMay – AugMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberPushkin 9°Gatchina 9°
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Russia in October: the best places

In October, Pushkin ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Tula10°26
  3. 3Kaluga10°24
  4. 4Kolomna10°23
  5. 5Podolsk9°22
  6. 6Serpukhov10°22
  7. 7Smolensk9°20
  8. 8Pskov10°19
  9. 14PushkinThis page9°17
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Frequently asked questions about Pushkin

When is the best time to visit Pushkin?

The best time to visit Pushkin is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Pushkin?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.

When does it rain most in Pushkin?

Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 93 mm. The driest month is February with 31 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Pushkin get?

Pushkin gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 0.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Pushkin in?

Pushkin is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Pushkin?

A nonstop flight from London to Pushkin takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,120 km.

Which school holidays are best for Pushkin?

Pushkin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 78, summer holidays 75, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 15.