AI-generatedTomsk at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,760 h
- Rain a year
- 533 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 122 m
Climate in Tomsk
Tomsk has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −15 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Tomsk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 -1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 5°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:5018:21
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 07:26–08:42 · evening 17:29–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:26 · evening 18:45–19:00
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.
What is the weather like in Tomsk in October?
In October, Tomsk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 32 min07:50 – 18:21
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Tomsk
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
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
Sunshine hours in Tomsk
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 2.2 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Tomsk, 21 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Tomsk
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 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 105 min
- 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 it, 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.
Rain in Tomsk: 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, Tomsk has about 12 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tomsk
How breezy and how cloudy Tomsk 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 Tomsk typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Tomsk: mostly cloudy, with about 2.2 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 Tomsk
When Tomsk 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, Tomsk has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 14 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 45 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tomsk
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 −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−21°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 21 | −15° | −21° | 1.9 h | 8 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −11° | −18° | 3.0 h | 7 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 25 | −3° | −10° | 4.5 h | 9 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 6° | −4° | 6.6 h | 9 | 35 |
| MayMay | 67 | 15° | 4° | 8.1 h | 11 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 21° | 12° | 9.2 h | 11 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 23° | 14° | 8.8 h | 12 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 20° | 12° | 6.8 h | 12 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 14° | 6° | 4.4 h | 11 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 5° | −1° | 2.2 h | 12 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | −6° | −12° | 1.2 h | 12 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | −12° | −18° | 1.0 h | 12 | 40 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
56.50° N, 84.98° E · 122 m · Asia/Tomsk
Best time to visit Tomsk
The best time to visit Tomsk is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July. Rain is most frequent in August and from October to November; the wettest month is August with 65 mm.
Tomsk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tomsk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- -3–15 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Tomsk in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Tomsk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -5–14 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Tomsk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -15–-11 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tomsk for you.
Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tomsk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Tomsk: score 84 against 13. In June, days are 16 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 13 | 84better |
| Day high | 5° | 21° |
| Night low | −1° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 57 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Tomsk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January-15° · 2 h
In January, Tomsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 26 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in January24February-11° · 3 h
In February, Tomsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in February25March-3° · 5 h
In March, Tomsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 29 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in March32April6° · 7 h
In April, Tomsk is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in April67May15° · 8 h
In May, Tomsk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in May84June21° · 9 h
In June, Tomsk is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in June83July23° · 9 h
In July, Tomsk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in July75August20° · 7 h
In August, Tomsk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in August47September14° · 4 h
In September, Tomsk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in September13October5° · 2 h
In October, Tomsk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in October13November-5° · 1 h
In November, Tomsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
Tomsk in November13December-12° · 1 h
In December, Tomsk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tomsk.
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Tomsk vs. Novosibirsk
In October the holiday weather in Tomsk and Novosibirsk is about equally good (score 13 vs. 16). During the day Novosibirsk is 1 °C warmer than Tomsk. Novosibirsk gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tomsk | Novosibirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 13 | 16 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Tomsk ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Makhachkala18°18°82
- 2Astrakhan16°73
- 3Volgograd14°54
- 4Orenburg10°38
- 5Ulan-Ude6°37
- 6Saratov11°36
- 7Irkutsk7°34
- 8Voronezh11°34
- 25TomskThis page5°13
Planning a trip to Tomsk
Weather for your travel dates
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Tomsk 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.
Tomsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −13 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tomsk
When is the best time to visit Tomsk?
The best time to visit Tomsk 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 Tomsk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −15 °C.
When does it rain most in Tomsk?
Rain is most frequent in August and from October to November; the wettest month is August with 65 mm. The driest month is February with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tomsk get?
Tomsk gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Tomsk in?
Tomsk uses the time zone Asia/Tomsk, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tomsk?
A nonstop flight from London to Tomsk takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tomsk?
Tomsk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 17.
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