AI-generatedTuapse at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 1,121 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Tuapse
Tuapse has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Tuapse is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tuapse
The best time to visit Tuapse is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 130 mm.
Tuapse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tuapse in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–23 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Tuapse in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Tuapse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Tuapse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – September
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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:3717:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:19–07:16 · evening 17:03–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:08–06:19 · evening 18:00–18:11
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 Tuapse compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 18°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Sea | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Tuapse in October?
In October, Tuapse is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tuapse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min06:37 – 17:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tuapse
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Tuapse: score 97 against 45. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.5° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 120 mm | 52 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 19 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tuapse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January9° · Sea 11° · 2.7 h
In January, Tuapse is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in January12February10° · Sea 9° · 4.0 h
In February, Tuapse is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in February10March13° · Sea 9° · 4.1 h
In March, Tuapse is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in March21April18° · Sea 12° · 6.0 h
In April, Tuapse is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in April47May23° · Sea 17° · 7.6 h
In May, Tuapse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in May84June27° · Sea 22° · 9.3 h
In June, Tuapse is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in June95July30° · Sea 25° · 10.4 h
In July, Tuapse is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in July97August31° · Sea 26° · 9.7 h
In August, Tuapse is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in August89September27° · Sea 24° · 7.7 h
In September, Tuapse is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in September45October21° · Sea 21° · 5.4 h
In October, Tuapse is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in October14November16° · Sea 16° · 3.7 h
In November, Tuapse is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in November6December11° · Sea 13° · 2.5 h
In December, Tuapse is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 128 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tuapse.
Tuapse in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tuapse
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 47 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 5 | 9° | 3° | 10.5° | 2.7 h | 14 | 130 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 10° | 3° | 9.4° | 4.0 h | 12 | 104 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 13° | 6° | 9.4° | 4.1 h | 14 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 18° | 10° | 11.7° | 6.0 h | 10 | 72 |
| MayMay | 47 | 23° | 14° | 16.5° | 7.6 h | 10 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 27° | 18° | 21.8° | 9.3 h | 9 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 30° | 21° | 25.1° | 10.4 h | 8 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 31° | 21° | 26.3° | 9.7 h | 6 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 27° | 17° | 24.2° | 7.7 h | 9 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 21° | 13° | 20.5° | 5.4 h | 10 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 16° | 8° | 16.3° | 3.7 h | 10 | 119 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 11° | 5° | 13.0° | 2.5 h | 14 | 128 |
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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Sea temperature in Tuapse
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.3 – 21.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tuapse ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to January 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 25.2 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.5° | 9.7° | 11.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.4° | 8.0° | 10.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.4° | 8.2° | 10.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.7° | 10.2° | 12.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.5° | 15.4° | 17.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 20.4° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.2° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.2° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.2° | 22.8° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.5° | 19.3° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 16.3° | 15.1° | 17.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.0° | 12.1° | 14.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Tuapse
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Tuapse, 49 % 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 Tuapse: 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, Tuapse has about 10 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tuapse
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 Tuapse
How breezy and how cloudy Tuapse 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 Tuapse typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Dec – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Tuapse: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Tuapse
How often the day gets hot in Tuapse (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, Tuapse has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Tuapse
Snow is possible in Tuapse, but no month makes it likely: 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, it hardly ever snows in Tuapse.
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 Tuapse
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tuapse 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.
Tuapse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,020 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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Tuapse vs Sochi
In October the holiday weather in Tuapse and Sochi is about equally good (score 45 vs 47). During the day Sochi is 1 °C warmer than Tuapse. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tuapse | Sochi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Tuapse ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tuapse
When is the best time to visit Tuapse?
The best time to visit Tuapse is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tuapse?
The sea temperature in Tuapse ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Tuapse in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tuapse?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Tuapse?
Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 130 mm. The driest month is August with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tuapse get?
Tuapse gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Tuapse in?
Tuapse is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tuapse?
A nonstop flight from London to Tuapse takes about 4 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tuapse?
Tuapse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 54, summer holidays 96, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 6.