AI-generatedSevastopol at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 468 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Sevastopol
Sevastopol has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Sevastopol is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:5918:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:41–07:39 · evening 17:24–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:41 · evening 18:22–18:33
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 Sevastopol in October?
In October, Sevastopol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min06:59 – 18:04
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Simferopol
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Sevastopol
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.3 – 19.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sevastopol ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From October to February 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 23.5 and 25.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.4° | 8.3° | 10.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.4° | 7.5° | 9.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.5° | 7.7° | 9.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.2° | 9.4° | 11.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.9° | 13.6° | 16.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.2° | 19.2° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.4° | 22.2° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.5° | 23.5° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.0° | 20.5° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.4° | 17.3° | 19.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.6° | 13.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.6° | 10.3° | 12.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sevastopol
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 4.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sevastopol, 40 % 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 Sevastopol
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
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 Sevastopol: 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, Sevastopol has about 7 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sevastopol
How breezy and how cloudy Sevastopol 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 Sevastopol typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Sevastopol: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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 and humidity in Sevastopol
How often the day gets hot in Sevastopol (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sevastopol has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 in Sevastopol
Snow is possible in Sevastopol, but no month makes it likely: 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, it hardly ever snows in Sevastopol.
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 Sevastopol
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 37 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 18 | 6° | 2° | 9.4° | 2.2 h | 10 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 6° | 2° | 8.4° | 2.9 h | 8 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 9° | 4° | 8.5° | 4.2 h | 8 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 13° | 7° | 10.2° | 5.7 h | 7 | 37 |
| MayMay | 88 | 18° | 12° | 14.9° | 7.8 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 23° | 18° | 20.2° | 8.8 h | 9 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 27° | 21° | 23.4° | 9.7 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 27° | 21° | 24.5° | 9.0 h | 6 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 22° | 17° | 22.0° | 6.9 h | 6 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 17° | 12° | 18.4° | 4.4 h | 7 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 12° | 7° | 14.6° | 2.9 h | 7 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 8° | 4° | 11.6° | 1.9 h | 9 | 45 |
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
44.61° N, 33.52° E · 50 m · Europe/Simferopol
Best time to visit Sevastopol
The best time to visit Sevastopol is from May to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is June with 49 mm of precipitation.
Sevastopol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sevastopol in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Sevastopol in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sevastopol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sevastopol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sevastopol for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sevastopol
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 Sevastopol: score 97 against 73. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 97better |
| Day high | 17° | 27° |
| Night low | 12° | 21° |
| Sea | 18.4° | 23.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Sevastopol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January6° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In January, Sevastopol is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in January21February6° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In February, Sevastopol is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in February28March9° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Sevastopol is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in March58April13° · Sea 10° · 6 h
In April, Sevastopol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in April88May18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In May, Sevastopol is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in May89June23° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In June, Sevastopol is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in June97July27° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In July, Sevastopol is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in July96August27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In August, Sevastopol is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in August89September22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In September, Sevastopol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in September73October17° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In October, Sevastopol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in October45November12° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In November, Sevastopol is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
Sevastopol in November19December8° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In December, Sevastopol is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sevastopol.
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Sevastopol vs. Yalta
In October the holiday weather in Sevastopol and Yalta is about equally good (score 73 vs. 70). During the day Yalta is 1 °C cooler than Sevastopol. The sea is about equally warm. Yalta gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Sevastopol | Yalta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Sevastopol
Weather for your travel dates
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Sevastopol 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.
Sevastopol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 40 min
- Distance
- 2,610 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 Sevastopol
When is the best time to visit Sevastopol?
The best time to visit Sevastopol is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sevastopol?
The sea temperature in Sevastopol ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Sevastopol in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Sevastopol?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Sevastopol?
The wettest month is June with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sevastopol get?
Sevastopol gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sevastopol in?
Sevastopol uses the time zone Europe/Simferopol, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sevastopol?
A nonstop flight from London to Sevastopol takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sevastopol?
Sevastopol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 19.
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