AI-generatedStepantsminda at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,469 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 1,767 m
Climate in Stepantsminda
Stepantsminda has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Stepantsminda is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Stepantsminda
The best time to visit Stepantsminda is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is June with 274 mm.
Stepantsminda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stepantsminda in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–14 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Stepantsminda in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Stepantsminda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Stepantsminda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
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
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:1318:21
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 06:56–07:51 · evening 17:43–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:56 · evening 18:38–18:49
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 Stepantsminda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Stepantsminda in October?
In October, Stepantsminda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:13 – 18:21
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Stepantsminda
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 Stepantsminda: score 65 against 47. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 13 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 65better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 25 |
| Rainfall | 75 mmbetter | 267 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Stepantsminda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January−1° · 3.1 h
In January, Stepantsminda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in January26February0° · 3.8 h
In February, Stepantsminda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in February13March4° · 4.3 h
In March, Stepantsminda is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in March23April9° · 4.7 h
In April, Stepantsminda is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in April49May14° · 5.5 h
In May, Stepantsminda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 186 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in May63June18° · 6.9 h
In June, Stepantsminda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 274 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in June65July20° · 7.4 h
In July, Stepantsminda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 267 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in July64August20° · 7.1 h
In August, Stepantsminda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 205 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in August63September16° · 6.3 h
In September, Stepantsminda is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in September47October12° · 4.7 h
In October, Stepantsminda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in October28November5° · 4.0 h
In November, Stepantsminda is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in November25December1° · 3.0 h
In December, Stepantsminda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stepantsminda.
Stepantsminda in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Stepantsminda
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (10°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | −1° | −9° | 3.1 h | 7 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 0° | −9° | 3.8 h | 7 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 4° | −5° | 4.3 h | 14 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 9° | −1° | 4.7 h | 18 | 127 |
| MayMay | 49 | 14° | 4° | 5.5 h | 24 | 186 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 18° | 8° | 6.9 h | 25 | 274 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 20° | 10° | 7.4 h | 25 | 267 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 20° | 10° | 7.1 h | 23 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 16° | 7° | 6.3 h | 17 | 123 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 12° | 2° | 4.7 h | 12 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 5° | −3° | 4.0 h | 7 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | 1° | −7° | 3.0 h | 7 | 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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Sunshine hours in Stepantsminda
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 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Stepantsminda, 42 % 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 Stepantsminda: 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, Stepantsminda has about 12 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Stepantsminda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 Stepantsminda
How breezy and how cloudy Stepantsminda 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 Stepantsminda typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Stepantsminda: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Stepantsminda
When Stepantsminda 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, Stepantsminda has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 40 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.
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Stepantsminda 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.
Stepantsminda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 20).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Stepantsminda vs Gudauri
In October Stepantsminda has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs 41). During the day Gudauri is 2 °C cooler than Stepantsminda.
| in October | Stepantsminda | Gudauri |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Stepantsminda
When is the best time to visit Stepantsminda?
The best time to visit Stepantsminda is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Stepantsminda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Stepantsminda?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is June with 274 mm. The driest month is January with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stepantsminda get?
Stepantsminda gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Stepantsminda in?
Stepantsminda is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Stepantsminda?
A nonstop flight from London to Stepantsminda takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stepantsminda?
Stepantsminda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 52, summer holidays 64, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 25.