AI-generatedSimferopol at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 491 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 247 m
Climate in Simferopol
Simferopol has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Simferopol is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Simferopol
The best time to visit Simferopol is from May to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 65 mm of precipitation.
Simferopol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Simferopol in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Simferopol in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Simferopol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Simferopol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:5818:01
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 06:39–07:37 · evening 17:21–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:39 · evening 18:19–18:30
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 Simferopol compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Simferopol in October?
In October, Simferopol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Simferopol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min06:58 – 18:01
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %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+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
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
Compare two months in Simferopol
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Simferopol: score 94 against 81. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 34 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Simferopol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January4° · 2.6 h
In January, Simferopol is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in January24February5° · 3.9 h
In February, Simferopol is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in February36March10° · 5.2 h
In March, Simferopol is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in March77April16° · 7.6 h
In April, Simferopol is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in April88May22° · 9.7 h
In May, Simferopol is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in May85June26° · 10.7 h
In June, Simferopol is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in June77July30° · 11.6 h
In July, Simferopol is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in July78August30° · 10.7 h
In August, Simferopol is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in August94September24° · 8.6 h
In September, Simferopol is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in September81October17° · 6.1 h
In October, Simferopol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in October44November11° · 3.8 h
In November, Simferopol is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in November20December6° · 2.4 h
In December, Simferopol is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simferopol.
Simferopol in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Simferopol
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 19 | 4° | −3° | 2.6 h | 9 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 5° | −3° | 3.9 h | 8 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 10° | 0° | 5.2 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 16° | 5° | 7.6 h | 8 | 40 |
| MayMay | 88 | 22° | 10° | 9.7 h | 9 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 26° | 14° | 10.7 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 30° | 17° | 11.6 h | 7 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 30° | 17° | 10.7 h | 7 | 40 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 24° | 12° | 8.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 17° | 7° | 6.1 h | 7 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 11° | 3° | 3.8 h | 7 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 6° | −1° | 2.4 h | 9 | 40 |
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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Sunshine hours in Simferopol
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 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Simferopol, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Simferopol: 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, Simferopol has about 7 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Simferopol
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 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 Simferopol
How breezy and how cloudy Simferopol 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 Simferopol typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Simferopol: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Simferopol
How often the day gets hot in Simferopol (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, Simferopol 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 Simferopol
Snow is possible in Simferopol, 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 Simferopol.
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 Simferopol
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Simferopol 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.
Simferopol has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.5 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
- 2,630 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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Simferopol vs Bakhchysarai
In October the holiday weather in Simferopol and Bakhchysarai is about equally good (score 81 vs 83). During the day Bakhchysarai is 1 °C warmer than Simferopol.
| in October | Simferopol | Bakhchysarai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Simferopol
When is the best time to visit Simferopol?
The best time to visit Simferopol is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Simferopol?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Simferopol?
The wettest month is June with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Simferopol get?
Simferopol gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Simferopol in?
Simferopol is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Simferopol?
A nonstop flight from London to Simferopol takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Simferopol?
Simferopol has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 87, summer holidays 78, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 20.