AI-generatedStaraya Russa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,460 h
- Rain a year
- 671 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Staraya Russa
Staraya Russa has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year, Staraya Russa is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Staraya Russa
The best time to visit Staraya Russa is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is July with 85 mm.
Staraya Russa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Staraya Russa in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–18 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Staraya Russa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Staraya Russa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–17 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Staraya Russa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–−1 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
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: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:2717:53
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 07:03–08:22 · evening 16:58–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:47–07:03 · evening 18:18–18:33
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.
October in Staraya Russa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Staraya Russa in October?
In October, Staraya Russa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 26 min07:27 – 17:53
- UV index
- 1 · 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
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Staraya Russa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Staraya Russa: score 79 against 18. In May, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 56 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Staraya Russa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−2° · 0.8 h
In January, Staraya Russa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in January19February−2° · 1.8 h
In February, Staraya Russa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in February22March4° · 3.7 h
In March, Staraya Russa is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in March44April12° · 5.3 h
In April, Staraya Russa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in April79May18° · 7.2 h
In May, Staraya Russa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in May76June22° · 7.4 h
In June, Staraya Russa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in June76July24° · 7.7 h
In July, Staraya Russa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in July74August23° · 6.7 h
In August, Staraya Russa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in August67September17° · 4.1 h
In September, Staraya Russa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in September18October9° · 1.7 h
In October, Staraya Russa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in October13November3° · 0.9 h
In November, Staraya Russa is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in November12December−1° · 0.4 h
In December, Staraya Russa is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Staraya Russa.
Staraya Russa in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Staraya Russa
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−9°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | 15 | −3° | −8° | 0.8 h | 11 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −2° | −9° | 1.8 h | 9 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 4° | −4° | 3.7 h | 9 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 12° | 2° | 5.3 h | 10 | 43 |
| MayMay | 79 | 18° | 8° | 7.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 22° | 12° | 7.4 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 24° | 15° | 7.7 h | 13 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 23° | 13° | 6.7 h | 12 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 17° | 8° | 4.1 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 18 | 9° | 3° | 1.7 h | 13 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 3° | −1° | 0.9 h | 12 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | −1° | −5° | 0.4 h | 12 | 45 |
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 Staraya Russa
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 10.4 hours of daylight in Staraya Russa, 16 % 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 in Staraya Russa: 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, Staraya Russa has about 13 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Staraya Russa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
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 Staraya Russa
How breezy and how cloudy Staraya Russa 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 Staraya Russa typically peaks at 17 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 79 % of the sky over Staraya Russa: mostly cloudy, 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.
Heat and humidity in Staraya Russa
How often the day gets hot in Staraya Russa (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, Staraya Russa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 9 °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 Staraya Russa
When Staraya Russa 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, Staraya Russa has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Staraya Russa
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Staraya Russa 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.
Staraya Russa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 18
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,140 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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Staraya Russa vs Veliky Novgorod
In October Staraya Russa has the better holiday weather (score 18 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Veliky Novgorod as in Staraya Russa.
| in October | Staraya Russa | Veliky Novgorod |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Staraya Russa
When is the best time to visit Staraya Russa?
The best time to visit Staraya Russa is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Staraya Russa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Staraya Russa?
Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is July with 85 mm. The driest month is March with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Staraya Russa get?
Staraya Russa gets around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Staraya Russa in?
Staraya Russa is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Staraya Russa?
A nonstop flight from London to Staraya Russa takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Staraya Russa?
Staraya Russa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 78, summer holidays 75, October half-term 18, Christmas holidays 14.