AI-generatedSalekhard at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 473 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Salekhard
Salekhard has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −19 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Salekhard is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Salekhard
The best time to visit Salekhard is in July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. The wettest month is June with 72 mm of precipitation.
Salekhard through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salekhard in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −9–5 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Salekhard in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–20 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Salekhard in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −10–10 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Salekhard in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −19–−15 °C by day
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – May
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: July
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 0°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 0°
- Evening, 20:00: about −3°
- Night, 23:00: about −4°
07:2817:10
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 06:55–08:46 · evening 15:52–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:55 · evening 17:43–18:04
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 Salekhard compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 5° at the start of the month to −5° at the end. The days get 3.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 5° | −5° |
| Night-time low | −2° | −12° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.7 h |
What is the weather like in Salekhard in October?
In October, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 42 min07:28 – 17:10
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Salekhard
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 Salekhard: score 87 against 16. In July, days are 20 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 0° | 20° |
| Night-time low | −6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 46 mmbetter | 71 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Salekhard month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January−19° · 0.2 h
In January, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −19 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in January29February−17° · 2.1 h
In February, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−26 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in February30March−9° · 4.8 h
In March, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in March35April−2° · 6.8 h
In April, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in April36May5° · 7.5 h
In May, Salekhard is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in May70June15° · 8.9 h
In June, Salekhard is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in June87July20° · 10.0 h
In July, Salekhard is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in July64August16° · 6.0 h
In August, Salekhard is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in August26September10° · 3.4 h
In September, Salekhard is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in September16October0° · 1.9 h
In October, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in October22November−10° · 0.6 h
In November, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard in November24December−15° · 0.0 h
In December, Salekhard is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salekhard.
Salekhard 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 Salekhard
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −6°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−28°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 29 | −19° | −28° | 0.2 h | 5 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | −18° | −26° | 2.1 h | 5 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 30 | −9° | −19° | 4.8 h | 7 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 35 | −2° | −12° | 6.8 h | 8 | 32 |
| MayMay | 36 | 5° | −3° | 7.5 h | 8 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 15° | 6° | 8.9 h | 12 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 20° | 10° | 10.0 h | 10 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 16° | 8° | 6.0 h | 12 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 26 | 10° | 3° | 3.4 h | 10 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 0° | −6° | 1.9 h | 11 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | −10° | −19° | 0.6 h | 8 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | −15° | −24° | 0.0 h | 7 | 19 |
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
66.53° N, 66.61° E · 10 m · Asia/Yekaterinburg
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Salekhard
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 9.7 hours of daylight in Salekhard, 20 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 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 Salekhard: 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, Salekhard has about 11 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Salekhard
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Salekhard
How breezy and how cloudy Salekhard 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 Salekhard typically peaks at 25 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 80 % of the sky over Salekhard: 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 Salekhard
When Salekhard 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, Salekhard has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 23 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 62 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 Salekhard
Weather for your travel dates
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Salekhard 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.
Salekhard has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 7 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −17 °C by day
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 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.
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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Salekhard vs Vorkuta
In October Salekhard has the better holiday weather (score 16 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Vorkuta as in Salekhard. Vorkuta gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Salekhard | Vorkuta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 0° | 0° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 1 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Salekhard
When is the best time to visit Salekhard?
The best time to visit Salekhard is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Salekhard?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −19 °C.
When does it rain most in Salekhard?
The wettest month is June with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salekhard get?
Salekhard gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Salekhard in?
Salekhard is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Salekhard?
A nonstop flight from London to Salekhard takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Salekhard?
Salekhard has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 43, summer holidays 72, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 27.