AI-generatedSeveromorsk at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 556 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Severomorsk
Severomorsk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Severomorsk is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Severomorsk
The best time to visit Severomorsk is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.7 °C. Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to October; the wettest month is July with 70 mm.
Severomorsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Severomorsk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −1–9 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Severomorsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14–18 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Severomorsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −1–11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Severomorsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −6–−4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jun, Aug – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:5117:13
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 07:14–09:21 · evening 15:43–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:14 · evening 17:50–18:13
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 Severomorsk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 7° at the start of the month to 1° at the end. The sea cools from 8° to 7°. The days get 4.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 7° | 1° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −3° |
| Sea | 8° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 6.9 h |
What is the weather like in Severomorsk in October?
In October, Severomorsk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 23 min07:51 – 17:13
- UV index
- 0 · 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
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 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 %34 %
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 Severomorsk
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 Severomorsk: score 78 against 10. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 10° |
| Sea | 7.6° | 10.0° |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 70 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Severomorsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−6° · Sea 4° · 0.1 h
In January, Severomorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in January23February−6° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In February, Severomorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in February21March−1° · Sea 2° · 4.3 h
In March, Severomorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in March25April3° · Sea 2° · 6.3 h
In April, Severomorsk is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in April25May9° · Sea 4° · 6.6 h
In May, Severomorsk is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 56 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in May59June14° · Sea 7° · 7.8 h
In June, Severomorsk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in June78July18° · Sea 10° · 8.0 h
In July, Severomorsk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in July58August16° · Sea 11° · 5.3 h
In August, Severomorsk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in August28September11° · Sea 9° · 3.6 h
In September, Severomorsk is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in September10October4° · Sea 8° · 1.7 h
In October, Severomorsk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in October18November−1° · Sea 6° · 0.2 h
In November, Severomorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in November17December−4° · Sea 5° · 0.0 h
In December, Severomorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Severomorsk.
Severomorsk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Severomorsk
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | −6° | −12° | 3.7° | 0.1 h | 9 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −6° | −12° | 2.9° | 1.6 h | 7 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 21 | −2° | −8° | 2.2° | 4.3 h | 10 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 3° | −3° | 2.1° | 6.3 h | 11 | 39 |
| MayMay | 25 | 9° | 2° | 3.8° | 6.6 h | 14 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 14° | 6° | 6.8° | 7.8 h | 13 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 18° | 10° | 10.0° | 8.0 h | 13 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 16° | 9° | 10.7° | 5.3 h | 13 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 11° | 6° | 9.3° | 3.6 h | 13 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 4° | 0° | 7.6° | 1.7 h | 13 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | −1° | −6° | 6.1° | 0.2 h | 10 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | −4° | −9° | 4.9° | 0.0 h | 10 | 31 |
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
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Sea temperature in Severomorsk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.5 – 8.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Severomorsk ranges from 2.1 °C in April to 10.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March 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 9.5 and 12.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.7° | 2.7° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.9° | 1.8° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.2° | 1.2° | 3.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.1° | 1.0° | 3.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.8° | 2.6° | 4.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.8° | 5.7° | 7.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.0° | 8.7° | 11.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.7° | 9.5° | 12.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.3° | 8.1° | 10.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.6° | 6.5° | 8.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.1° | 5.5° | 6.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.9° | 4.0° | 5.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Severomorsk
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 1.7 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Severomorsk, 18 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Severomorsk: 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, Severomorsk has about 13 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Severomorsk
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 and clouds in Severomorsk
How breezy and how cloudy Severomorsk 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 Severomorsk typically peaks at 18 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Severomorsk: 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 in Severomorsk
When Severomorsk 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, Severomorsk has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 46 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 Severomorsk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Severomorsk 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.
Severomorsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.1 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
- 2,640 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.
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Severomorsk vs Murmansk
In October the holiday weather in Severomorsk and Murmansk is about equally good (score 10 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Murmansk as in Severomorsk. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Severomorsk | Murmansk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 4° |
| Sea | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Severomorsk
When is the best time to visit Severomorsk?
The best time to visit Severomorsk is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Severomorsk?
The sea temperature in Severomorsk ranges from 2.1 °C in April to 10.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Severomorsk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Severomorsk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Severomorsk?
Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to October; the wettest month is July with 70 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Severomorsk get?
Severomorsk gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Severomorsk in?
Severomorsk is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Severomorsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Severomorsk takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Severomorsk?
Severomorsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 32, summer holidays 65, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 19.