AI-generatedVeliky Novgorod at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,460 h
- Rain a year
- 754 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 35 m
Climate in Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod 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 −4 °C. With around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year, Veliky Novgorod is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:2817:53
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 07:04–08:24 · evening 16:57–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–07:04 · evening 18:17–18:33
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 Veliky Novgorod in October?
In October, Veliky Novgorod is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min07:28 – 17:53
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Veliky Novgorod
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 1.7 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Veliky Novgorod, 16 % 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 Veliky Novgorod
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
- 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 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 Veliky Novgorod: 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, Veliky Novgorod has about 14 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Veliky Novgorod
How breezy and how cloudy Veliky Novgorod 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 Veliky Novgorod typically peaks at 18 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 79 % of the sky over Veliky Novgorod: mostly cloudy, with about 1.7 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 Veliky Novgorod
When Veliky Novgorod 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, Veliky Novgorod has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Veliky Novgorod
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 13 | −4° | −8° | 0.8 h | 12 | 47 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | −4° | −8° | 1.8 h | 10 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 2° | −5° | 3.7 h | 9 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 10° | 1° | 5.3 h | 10 | 43 |
| MayMay | 69 | 16° | 8° | 7.2 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 21° | 13° | 7.5 h | 13 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 23° | 16° | 7.8 h | 14 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 21° | 14° | 6.6 h | 13 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 15° | 10° | 4.1 h | 10 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 8° | 4° | 1.7 h | 14 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 2° | −1° | 0.8 h | 14 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | −2° | −5° | 0.4 h | 14 | 55 |
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
58.52° N, 31.27° E · 35 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Veliky Novgorod
The best time to visit Veliky Novgorod is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to December; the wettest month is June with 93 mm.
Veliky Novgorod through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Veliky Novgorod in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 2–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Veliky Novgorod in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Veliky Novgorod in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–15 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Veliky Novgorod in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -4–-2 °C by day
- 1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Veliky Novgorod for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Veliky Novgorod
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 Veliky Novgorod: score 76 against 8. In June, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 76better |
| Day high | 8° | 21° |
| Night low | 4° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 79 mmbetter | 93 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
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug, Oct – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Veliky Novgorod month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January-4° · 1 h
In January, Veliky Novgorod is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 47 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in January18February-3° · 2 h
In February, Veliky Novgorod is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in February22March2° · 4 h
In March, Veliky Novgorod is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in March34April10° · 5 h
In April, Veliky Novgorod is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in April69May16° · 7 h
In May, Veliky Novgorod is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in May76June21° · 8 h
In June, Veliky Novgorod is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in June75July23° · 8 h
In July, Veliky Novgorod is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in July73August21° · 7 h
In August, Veliky Novgorod is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in August58September15° · 4 h
In September, Veliky Novgorod is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in September8October8° · 2 h
In October, Veliky Novgorod is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in October10November2° · 1 h
In November, Veliky Novgorod is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
Veliky Novgorod in November9December-2° · 0 h
In December, Veliky Novgorod is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 55 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veliky Novgorod.
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Veliky Novgorod vs. Saint Petersburg
In October the holiday weather in Veliky Novgorod and Saint Petersburg is about equally good (score 8 vs. 11). During the day it is about as warm in Saint Petersburg as in Veliky Novgorod.
| in October | Veliky Novgorod | Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 8 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | – | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Veliky Novgorod ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Astrakhan16°73
- 4Rostov-on-Don15°63
- 5Taganrog13°14°56
- 6Volgograd14°54
- 7Orenburg10°38
- 8Saratov11°36
- 29Veliky NovgorodThis page8°8
Planning a trip to Veliky Novgorod
Weather for your travel dates
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Veliky Novgorod 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.
Veliky Novgorod has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,150 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.
Frequently asked questions about Veliky Novgorod
When is the best time to visit Veliky Novgorod?
The best time to visit Veliky Novgorod is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Veliky Novgorod?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Veliky Novgorod?
Rain is most frequent from June to August and from October to December; the wettest month is June with 93 mm. The driest month is March with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Veliky Novgorod get?
Veliky Novgorod gets around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 0.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Veliky Novgorod in?
Veliky Novgorod uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Veliky Novgorod?
A nonstop flight from London to Veliky Novgorod takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Veliky Novgorod?
Veliky Novgorod has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 11.
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