AI-generatedSurgut at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 566 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Surgut
Surgut has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −17 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Surgut is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Surgut
The best time to visit Surgut is from June to July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. The wettest month is August with 94 mm of precipitation.
Surgut through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Surgut in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −4–12 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Surgut in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–23 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Surgut in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −7–12 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Surgut in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −17–−13 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
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: June – July
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 3°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 2°
- Evening, 20:00: about 0°
- Night, 23:00: about −1°
06:4616:58
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 06:19–07:47 · evening 15:56–17:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:19 · evening 17:25–17:42
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 Surgut 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 −2° at the end. The days get 2.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 7° | −2° |
| Night-time low | 0° | −9° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Surgut in October?
In October, Surgut is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min06:46 – 16:58
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
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 Surgut
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 Surgut: score 85 against 13. In July, days are 20 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 3° | 23° |
| Night-time low | −3° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 44 mmbetter | 68 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Surgut month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January−17° · 0.8 h
In January, Surgut is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in January26February−14° · 2.9 h
In February, Surgut is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in February27March−4° · 4.9 h
In March, Surgut is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in March31April2° · 7.0 h
In April, Surgut is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in April50May12° · 8.1 h
In May, Surgut is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in May81June20° · 9.7 h
In June, Surgut is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in June85July23° · 10.1 h
In July, Surgut is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in July69August19° · 6.7 h
In August, Surgut is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in August38September12° · 4.0 h
In September, Surgut is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in September13October3° · 1.8 h
In October, Surgut is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in October16November−7° · 0.9 h
In November, Surgut is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in November19December−13° · 0.4 h
In December, Surgut is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surgut.
Surgut in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Surgut
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−24°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 23 | −17° | −24° | 0.8 h | 7 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | −14° | −21° | 2.9 h | 6 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 27 | −5° | −13° | 4.9 h | 9 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 2° | −7° | 7.0 h | 10 | 38 |
| MayMay | 50 | 12° | 1° | 8.1 h | 11 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 10° | 9.7 h | 13 | 75 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 23° | 13° | 10.1 h | 11 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 19° | 10° | 6.7 h | 15 | 94 |
| SeptemberSep | 38 | 12° | 4° | 4.0 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 3° | −3° | 1.8 h | 12 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | −8° | −15° | 0.9 h | 11 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | −13° | −21° | 0.4 h | 9 | 28 |
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
Sunshine hours in Surgut
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 1.8 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Surgut, 18 % 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
Rain in Surgut: 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, Surgut has about 12 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Surgut
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 5).
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Surgut
How breezy and how cloudy Surgut 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 Surgut 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 85 % of the sky over Surgut: mostly overcast, with about 1.8 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
Snow in Surgut
When Surgut 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, Surgut has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 50 out of 100: likely.
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 Surgut
Weather for your travel dates
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Surgut 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.
Surgut has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −15 °C by day
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 50 min
- Distance
- 4,420 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (4 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.
Good to know: Russia
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Language
- Russian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +7
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Surgut vs Khanty-Mansiysk
In October Khanty-Mansiysk has the better holiday weather (score 18 vs 13). During the day Khanty-Mansiysk is 1 °C warmer than Surgut.
| in October | Surgut | Khanty-Mansiysk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 3° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jun – Aug |
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In October, Surgut ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Surgut
When is the best time to visit Surgut?
The best time to visit Surgut is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Surgut?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −17 °C.
When does it rain most in Surgut?
The wettest month is August with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Surgut get?
Surgut gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Surgut in?
Surgut is on UTC+5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Surgut?
A nonstop flight from London to Surgut takes about 5 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Surgut?
Surgut has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 56, summer holidays 75, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 21.