AI-generatedVladikavkaz at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 711 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 681 m
Climate in Vladikavkaz
Vladikavkaz has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Vladikavkaz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
06:1317:21
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 05:56–06:52 · evening 16:42–17:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:56 · evening 17:38–17:49
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 Vladikavkaz in October?
In October, Vladikavkaz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:13 – 17:21
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %63 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Vladikavkaz
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 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Vladikavkaz, 42 % 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 Vladikavkaz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
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 Vladikavkaz: 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, Vladikavkaz has about 9 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vladikavkaz
How breezy and how cloudy Vladikavkaz 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 Vladikavkaz typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Vladikavkaz: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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.
Heat and humidity in Vladikavkaz
How often the day gets hot in Vladikavkaz (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, Vladikavkaz has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Vladikavkaz
When Vladikavkaz 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, Vladikavkaz has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 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 Vladikavkaz
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 22 | 2° | −6° | 2.8 h | 8 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 4° | −6° | 3.5 h | 8 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 8° | −2° | 3.6 h | 12 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 14° | 4° | 5.1 h | 11 | 68 |
| MayMay | 71 | 18° | 9° | 6.8 h | 14 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 22° | 13° | 7.7 h | 13 | 104 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 25° | 16° | 8.1 h | 10 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 25° | 16° | 7.6 h | 9 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 20° | 11° | 6.1 h | 9 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 14° | 6° | 4.7 h | 9 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 9° | 0° | 3.5 h | 7 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 4° | −4° | 2.5 h | 7 | 30 |
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
43.04° N, 44.67° E · 681 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Vladikavkaz
The best time to visit Vladikavkaz is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September. Rain is most frequent from May to June; the wettest month is June with 104 mm.
Vladikavkaz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vladikavkaz in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Vladikavkaz in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Vladikavkaz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Vladikavkaz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vladikavkaz for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vladikavkaz
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 Vladikavkaz: score 84 against 57. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 57 | 84better |
| Day high | 14° | 25° |
| Night low | 6° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 54 mmbetter | 69 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
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
Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Vladikavkaz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January2° · 3 h
In January, Vladikavkaz is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 27 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in January24February4° · 4 h
In February, Vladikavkaz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in February16March8° · 4 h
In March, Vladikavkaz is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in March50April14° · 5 h
In April, Vladikavkaz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in April71May18° · 7 h
In May, Vladikavkaz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in May77June22° · 8 h
In June, Vladikavkaz is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 104 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in June84July25° · 8 h
In July, Vladikavkaz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in July84August25° · 8 h
In August, Vladikavkaz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in August79September20° · 6 h
In September, Vladikavkaz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in September57October14° · 5 h
In October, Vladikavkaz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in October29November9° · 4 h
In November, Vladikavkaz is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
Vladikavkaz in November23December4° · 3 h
In December, Vladikavkaz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladikavkaz.
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Vladikavkaz vs. Grozny
In October Grozny has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs. 57). During the day Grozny is 3 °C warmer than Vladikavkaz.
| in October | Vladikavkaz | Grozny |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 57 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Vladikavkaz ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8VladikavkazThis page14°57
Planning a trip to Vladikavkaz
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Vladikavkaz 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.
Vladikavkaz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,470 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 Vladikavkaz
When is the best time to visit Vladikavkaz?
The best time to visit Vladikavkaz is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vladikavkaz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Vladikavkaz?
Rain is most frequent from May to June; the wettest month is June with 104 mm. The driest month is January with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vladikavkaz get?
Vladikavkaz gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Vladikavkaz in?
Vladikavkaz uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vladikavkaz?
A nonstop flight from London to Vladikavkaz takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vladikavkaz?
Vladikavkaz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 23.
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