AI-generatedTiksi at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 13°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 5.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,450 h
- Rain a year
- 243 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 71 m
Climate in Tiksi
Tiksi has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 13 °C, while January is the coolest at −29 °C. With around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year, Tiksi is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tiksi
The best time to visit Tiksi is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 5.7 °C. The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation.
Tiksi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tiksi in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −19–0 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Tiksi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 10–13 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Tiksi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −20–5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Tiksi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −29–−27 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Apr – Jun, Sep – Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: March – April, June
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: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −13°
- Midday, 13:00: about −7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −8°
- Evening, 20:00: about −10°
- Night, 23:00: about −11°
07:4216:38
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 06:59–09:32 · evening 14:48–17:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:59 · evening 17:21–17:47
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 Tiksi compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about −2° at the start of the month to −14° at the end. The sea cools from 2° to −1°. The days get 5.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | −2° | −14° |
| Night-time low | −8° | −20° |
| Sea | 2° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 5.6 h |
What is the weather like in Tiksi in October?
In October, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 16 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 8 h 57 min07:42 – 16:38
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Compare two months in Tiksi
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 Tiksi: score 62 against 27. In July, days are 20 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 62better |
| Daytime high | −7° | 13° |
| Night-time low | −13° | 5° |
| Sea | −0.2° | 1.5° |
| Sunshine | 1.1 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 16 mmbetter | 49 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tiksi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−29° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In January, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −29 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−35 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in January30February−28° · Sea −1° · 1.7 h
In February, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −28 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−34 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in February38March−19° · Sea −1° · 5.4 h
In March, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in March44April−9° · Sea −1° · 7.2 h
In April, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in April39May0° · Sea −1° · 6.6 h
In May, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 20 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in May50June10° · Sea 0° · 9.1 h
In June, Tiksi is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in June62July13° · Sea 2° · 7.8 h
In July, Tiksi is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in July47August12° · Sea 6° · 5.3 h
In August, Tiksi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in August20September5° · Sea 5° · 3.3 h
In September, Tiksi is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in September27October−7° · Sea 0° · 1.1 h
In October, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 16 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in October30November−20° · Sea −1° · 0.1 h
In November, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −21 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in November30December−27° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In December, Tiksi is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −27 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−34 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tiksi.
Tiksi in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tiksi
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −13°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−35°), the warmest in July (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | −29° | −35° | −1.1° | 0.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −28° | −34° | −1.2° | 1.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 38 | −20° | −28° | −1.2° | 5.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 44 | −9° | −17° | −1.2° | 7.2 h | 3 | 8 |
| MayMay | 39 | 0° | −7° | −1.1° | 6.6 h | 6 | 20 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 10° | 2° | −0.4° | 9.1 h | 8 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 13° | 5° | 1.5° | 7.8 h | 9 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 12° | 4° | 5.7° | 5.3 h | 9 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 5° | −1° | 4.5° | 3.3 h | 9 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | −7° | −13° | −0.2° | 1.1 h | 5 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | −21° | −27° | −1.1° | 0.1 h | 3 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −27° | −34° | −1.1° | 0.0 h | 2 | 7 |
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
71.69° N, 128.87° E · 71 m · Asia/Yakutsk
Sea temperature in Tiksi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: −1.0 – 0.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tiksi ranges from −1.2 °C in February to 5.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 1.3 and 11.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.1° | −1.6° | −0.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.2° | −1.6° | −0.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.2° | −1.7° | −0.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.2° | −1.7° | −0.5° | cold |
| MayMay | −1.1° | −1.7° | −0.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | −0.4° | −1.0° | −0.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 1.5° | 0.3° | 3.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.7° | 1.3° | 11.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 4.5° | 1.6° | 7.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | −0.2° | −1.0° | 0.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −1.1° | −1.6° | −0.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.1° | −1.7° | −0.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Tiksi
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 1.1 of 8.9 hours of daylight in Tiksi, 12 % 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 Tiksi: 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, Tiksi has about 5 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tiksi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 3).
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 Tiksi
How breezy and how cloudy Tiksi 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 Tiksi typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 86 % of the sky over Tiksi: mostly overcast, with about 1.1 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.
Snow in Tiksi
When Tiksi 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, Tiksi has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 15 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 65 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 Tiksi
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tiksi 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.
Tiksi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 52) and its weakest during October half-term (score 27).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −12 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 2 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −28 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 25 min
- Distance
- 5,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 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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Tiksi vs Yakutsk
In October the holiday weather in Tiksi and Yakutsk is about equally good (score 27 vs 28). During the day Yakutsk is 4 °C warmer than Tiksi. Yakutsk gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tiksi | Yakutsk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 28 |
| Daytime high | −7° | −3° |
| Sea | 0° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jul | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Tiksi ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Birobidzhan10°41
- 3Blagoveshchensk9°38
- 4Chita6°37
- 5Ulan-Ude7°37
- 6Irkutsk8°36
- 7Okhotsk3°6°31
- 8Abakan9°30
- 11TiksiThis page−7°0°27
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Frequently asked questions about Tiksi
When is the best time to visit Tiksi?
The best time to visit Tiksi is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tiksi?
The sea temperature in Tiksi ranges from −1.2 °C in February to 5.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Tiksi in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just −0.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Tiksi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 13 °C and nights around 5 °C. January is the coolest month at −29 °C.
When does it rain most in Tiksi?
The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tiksi get?
Tiksi gets around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.1 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Tiksi in?
Tiksi is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tiksi?
A nonstop flight from London to Tiksi takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tiksi?
Tiksi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 52) and its weakest during October half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 41, summer holidays 52, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 30.