AI-generatedSyktyvkar at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 604 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 146 m
Climate in Syktyvkar
Syktyvkar 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 −10 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Syktyvkar is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Syktyvkar
The best time to visit Syktyvkar is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July. Rain is frequent from September to October; the wettest month is June with 75 mm.
Syktyvkar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Syktyvkar in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −1–15 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Syktyvkar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–23 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Syktyvkar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −4–13 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Syktyvkar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −10–−8 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Oct
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 – August
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
06:1716:28
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 05:50–07:20 · evening 15:25–16:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:50 · evening 16:55–17:12
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 Syktyvkar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to 0° at the end. The days get 2.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 0° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Syktyvkar in October?
In October, Syktyvkar is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 10 min06:17 – 16:28
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
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 Syktyvkar
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 Syktyvkar: score 85 against 11. In July, days are 18 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 5° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 1.3 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 67 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Syktyvkar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January−10° · 0.6 h
In January, Syktyvkar is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in January21February−8° · 2.2 h
In February, Syktyvkar is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in February22March−1° · 3.8 h
In March, Syktyvkar is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °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 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in March28April7° · 6.0 h
In April, Syktyvkar is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in April68May15° · 8.0 h
In May, Syktyvkar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in May83June21° · 8.9 h
In June, Syktyvkar is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in June85July23° · 9.5 h
In July, Syktyvkar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in July72August19° · 6.2 h
In August, Syktyvkar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in August39September13° · 3.5 h
In September, Syktyvkar is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in September11October5° · 1.3 h
In October, Syktyvkar is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in October13November−4° · 0.6 h
In November, Syktyvkar is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 47 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in November16December−8° · 0.2 h
In December, Syktyvkar is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syktyvkar.
Syktyvkar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Syktyvkar
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−17°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | 16 | −10° | −17° | 0.6 h | 11 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −8° | −15° | 2.2 h | 8 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 22 | −1° | −9° | 3.8 h | 9 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 7° | −2° | 6.0 h | 9 | 38 |
| MayMay | 68 | 15° | 4° | 8.0 h | 11 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 21° | 9° | 8.9 h | 12 | 75 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 23° | 12° | 9.5 h | 11 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 19° | 10° | 6.2 h | 13 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 13° | 5° | 3.5 h | 12 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 5° | 0° | 1.3 h | 13 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | −4° | −8° | 0.6 h | 12 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −8° | −14° | 0.2 h | 11 | 38 |
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 Syktyvkar
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 1.3 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Syktyvkar, 13 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Syktyvkar: 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, Syktyvkar has about 13 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Syktyvkar
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 and clouds in Syktyvkar
How breezy and how cloudy Syktyvkar 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 Syktyvkar 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 87 % of the sky over Syktyvkar: mostly overcast, with about 1.3 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 Syktyvkar
How often the day gets hot in Syktyvkar (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, Syktyvkar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 5 °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 Syktyvkar
When Syktyvkar 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, Syktyvkar has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 13 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 37 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.
Planning a trip to Syktyvkar
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Syktyvkar 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.
Syktyvkar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −9 °C by day
- 0.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 25 min
- Distance
- 3,240 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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Syktyvkar vs Kirov
In October the holiday weather in Syktyvkar and Kirov is about equally good (score 11 vs 12). During the day Kirov is 1 °C warmer than Syktyvkar. Kirov gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Syktyvkar | Kirov |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Syktyvkar
When is the best time to visit Syktyvkar?
The best time to visit Syktyvkar is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Syktyvkar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −10 °C.
When does it rain most in Syktyvkar?
Rain is frequent from September to October; the wettest month is June with 75 mm. The driest month is February with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Syktyvkar get?
Syktyvkar gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 0.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Syktyvkar in?
Syktyvkar is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Syktyvkar?
A nonstop flight from London to Syktyvkar takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Syktyvkar?
Syktyvkar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 71, summer holidays 77, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 16.