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Severodvinsk weather & best time to visit

City break

Severodvinsk at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 21°
Warmest sea
Jul · 14.0°
Sunshine a year
1,630 h
Rain a year
563 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Severodvinsk

Severodvinsk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Severodvinsk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Severodvinsk

The best time to visit Severodvinsk is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in July it only reaches 14.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is August with 75 mm.

Severodvinsk through the seasons

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

Severodvinsk in spring

Mar – May

37

Poor

  • −1–12 °C by day
  • Sea 1 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Severodvinsk in summer

Jun – Aug

80

Excellent

  • 17–21 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Severodvinsk in autumn

Sep – Nov

22

Poor

  • −1–13 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 2.0 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Severodvinsk in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • −7–−4 °C by day
  • Sea −1 °C
  • 0.7 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Oct – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

10

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow

A typical day in October

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

07:0917:04

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 06:38–08:20 · evening 15:53–17:34
Blue hour
Morning 06:20–06:38 · evening 17:34–17:53

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 Severodvinsk compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 9° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The sea cools from 9° to 5°. The days get 3.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high9°2°
Night-time low4°−2°
Sea9°5°
Daylight11.4 h8.2 h

What is the weather like in Severodvinsk in October?

In October, Severodvinsk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

More details for October

Daylight
9 h 55 min07:09 – 17:04
UV index
0 · 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
83 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %

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 Severodvinsk

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 Severodvinsk: score 84 against 10. In July, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Severodvinsk
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score1084better
Daytime high6°21°
Night-time low1°12°
Sea6.7°14.0°
Sunshine1.7 h9.7 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall57 mmbetter71 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Severodvinsk month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January−7° · Sea −1° · 0.4 h

In January, Severodvinsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in January
23February−6° · Sea −1° · 1.8 h

In February, Severodvinsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in February
26March−1° · Sea −1° · 4.2 h

In March, Severodvinsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in March
32April5° · Sea 0° · 6.4 h

In April, Severodvinsk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in April
52May12° · Sea 5° · 8.3 h

In May, Severodvinsk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in May
80June17° · Sea 10° · 9.9 h

In June, Severodvinsk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in June
84July21° · Sea 14° · 9.7 h

In July, Severodvinsk is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in July
75August18° · Sea 14° · 6.7 h

In August, Severodvinsk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in August
41September13° · Sea 11° · 3.8 h

In September, Severodvinsk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in September
10October6° · Sea 7° · 1.7 h

In October, Severodvinsk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in October
16November−1° · Sea 3° · 0.6 h

In November, Severodvinsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk in November
16December−4° · Sea 0° · 0.0 h

In December, Severodvinsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severodvinsk.

Severodvinsk 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 Severodvinsk

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 1°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 6°Night 1°Sea 7°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan18−7°−13°−0.9°0.4 h931
FebruaryFeb23−7°−13°−0.9°1.8 h721
MarchMar26−1°−9°−0.9°4.2 h825
AprilApr325°−3°−0.2°6.4 h932
MayMay5212°3°4.8°8.3 h1150
JuneJun8017°8°10.3°9.9 h1164
JulyJul8421°12°14.0°9.7 h1271
AugustAug7518°10°13.8°6.7 h1275
SeptemberSep4113°7°10.7°3.8 h1260
OctoberOct106°1°6.7°1.7 h1357
NovemberNov16−1°−5°3.0°0.6 h1143
DecemberDec16−4°−9°0.2°0.0 h1134

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

64.56° N, 39.83° E · 8 m · Europe/Moscow

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Severodvinsk

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

Sea in October6.7°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 5.3 – 8.1 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 6.7°8 in 10 years 5.3° – 8.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Severodvinsk ranges from −0.9 °C in January to 14.0 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 10.5 and 18.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan−0.9°−1.2°−0.1°cold
FebruaryFeb−0.9°−1.3°−0.4°cold
MarchMar−0.9°−1.3°−0.2°cold
AprilApr−0.2°−1.1°0.8°cold
MayMay4.8°1.6°7.6°cold
JuneJun10.3°5.3°14.9°cold
JulyJul14.0°10.5°18.0°cold
AugustAug13.8°11.4°16.5°cold
SeptemberSep10.7°8.3°12.9°cold
OctoberOct6.7°5.3°8.1°cold
NovemberNov3.0°1.6°4.1°cold
DecemberDec0.2°−0.9°1.3°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Severodvinsk

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

Per year
1,630 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 9.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · no direct sun
OctoberSunshine 1.7 hDaylight 9.9 hShare of daylight 17 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 1.7 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Severodvinsk, 17 % 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 Severodvinsk: 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
563 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Aug · 75 mm
Driest month
Feb · 21 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 57 mm

In October, Severodvinsk has about 13 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Severodvinsk

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Severodvinsk

How breezy and how cloudy Severodvinsk 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
Oct · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

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

Year average
76 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jun · 62 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 91 %
OctoberCloud cover 83 %Sunshine 1.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Severodvinsk: mostly overcast, with about 1.7 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

Snow in Severodvinsk

When Severodvinsk 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
44 days
Fresh snow a year
135 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 3Fresh snow 10 cmChance of snow 31 / 100

In October, Severodvinsk has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 out of 100: possible.

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 Severodvinsk

Weather for your travel dates

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

Severodvinsk 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.

Severodvinsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    30

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • Sea 0 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    58

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    78

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    10

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • Sea 7 °C
    • 1.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • −6 °C by day
    • Sea 0 °C
    • 0.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 45 min
Distance
2,720 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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Severodvinsk vs Arkhangelsk

In October the holiday weather in Severodvinsk and Arkhangelsk is about equally good (score 10 vs 11). During the day Arkhangelsk is 1 °C cooler than Severodvinsk. The sea is about equally warm.

Severodvinsk vs Arkhangelsk, in October
in OctoberSeverodvinskArkhangelsk
Holiday weather score1011
Daytime high6°5°
Sea7°7°
Sunshine2 h2 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

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OctoberSeverodvinsk 6°Arkhangelsk 5°
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In October, Severodvinsk ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Severodvinsk

When is the best time to visit Severodvinsk?

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

How warm is the sea in Severodvinsk?

The sea temperature in Severodvinsk ranges from −0.9 °C in January to 14.0 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Severodvinsk in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Severodvinsk?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −7 °C.

When does it rain most in Severodvinsk?

Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is August with 75 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Severodvinsk get?

Severodvinsk gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.9 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.

What time zone is Severodvinsk in?

Severodvinsk is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Severodvinsk?

A nonstop flight from London to Severodvinsk takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,720 km.

Which school holidays are best for Severodvinsk?

Severodvinsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 58, summer holidays 78, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 17.