AI-generatedStavropol at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 693 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 453 m
Climate in Stavropol
Stavropol has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Stavropol is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Stavropol
The best time to visit Stavropol is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 96 mm of precipitation.
Stavropol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stavropol in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–21 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Stavropol in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Stavropol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–23 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Stavropol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 28 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
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:2617:29
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 06:08–07:06 · evening 16:49–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:08 · evening 17:47–17:59
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 Stavropol 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 13° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Stavropol in October?
In October, Stavropol is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Stavropol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min06:26 – 17:29
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %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 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Stavropol
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 Stavropol: score 81 against 65. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 58 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Stavropol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January2° · 2.6 h
In January, Stavropol is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in January21February4° · 3.5 h
In February, Stavropol is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in February23March9° · 4.0 h
In March, Stavropol is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in March65April16° · 5.8 h
In April, Stavropol is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in April72May21° · 6.7 h
In May, Stavropol is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in May79June26° · 7.9 h
In June, Stavropol is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in June74July30° · 9.3 h
In July, Stavropol is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in July74August30° · 8.5 h
In August, Stavropol is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 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 Stavropol.
Stavropol in August81September23° · 6.1 h
In September, Stavropol is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in September65October16° · 4.1 h
In October, Stavropol is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in October26November9° · 2.8 h
In November, Stavropol is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in November18December4° · 2.1 h
In December, Stavropol is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavropol.
Stavropol in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Stavropol
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 (−5°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | 2° | −5° | 2.6 h | 9 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 4° | −5° | 3.5 h | 9 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 9° | −1° | 4.0 h | 12 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 16° | 5° | 5.8 h | 11 | 58 |
| MayMay | 72 | 21° | 10° | 6.7 h | 14 | 96 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 26° | 15° | 7.9 h | 12 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 30° | 18° | 9.3 h | 9 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 30° | 17° | 8.5 h | 8 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 23° | 12° | 6.1 h | 9 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 16° | 7° | 4.1 h | 9 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 9° | 1° | 2.8 h | 9 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 4° | −3° | 2.1 h | 9 | 46 |
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 Stavropol
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 4.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Stavropol, 37 % 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 Stavropol: 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, Stavropol has about 9 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Stavropol
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 Stavropol
How breezy and how cloudy Stavropol 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 Stavropol typically peaks at 19 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 59 % of the sky over Stavropol: variable cloud, with about 4.1 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 Stavropol
How often the day gets hot in Stavropol (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, Stavropol has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Stavropol
Snow is possible in Stavropol, 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 Stavropol.
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 Stavropol
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Stavropol 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.
Stavropol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.4 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 4 h 20 min
- Distance
- 3,170 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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Stavropol vs Maykop
In October Maykop has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 65). During the day Maykop is 3 °C warmer than Stavropol. Maykop gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Stavropol | Maykop |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Stavropol ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Krasnodar19°78
- 4Grozny19°78
- 5Astrakhan17°78
- 6Maykop19°75
- 7Elista16°70
- 8Sochi22°21°70
- 11StavropolThis page16°65
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Frequently asked questions about Stavropol
When is the best time to visit Stavropol?
The best time to visit Stavropol 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 Stavropol?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Stavropol?
The wettest month is May with 96 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stavropol get?
Stavropol gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Stavropol in?
Stavropol is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Stavropol?
A nonstop flight from London to Stavropol takes about 4 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stavropol?
Stavropol has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 73, summer holidays 74, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 19.