AI-generatedVladivostok at a glance
- Best time
- Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 703 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Vladivostok
Vladivostok has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Vladivostok is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July, September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2518:32
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 07:07–08:03 · evening 17:53–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:07 · evening 18:49–19:00
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 Vladivostok in October?
In October, Vladivostok is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:25 – 18:32
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Asia/Vladivostok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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
Sea temperature in Vladivostok
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.2 – 15.6 °C
Swimming season: Aug
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vladivostok ranges from −0.6 °C in February to 21.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
From October to February 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 19.8 and 23.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.1° | −0.6° | 0.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.6° | −1.2° | 0.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.1° | −0.5° | 0.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.4° | 2.2° | 4.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.1° | 6.6° | 10.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 11.3° | 15.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.2° | 16.2° | 20.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 21.3° | 19.8° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 19.3° | 18.2° | 20.3° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.9° | 12.2° | 15.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.2° | 4.9° | 9.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.5° | 1.1° | 3.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Vladivostok
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 6.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Vladivostok, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Vladivostok
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 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Vladivostok: 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, Vladivostok has about 7 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vladivostok
How breezy and how cloudy Vladivostok 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 Vladivostok typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Vladivostok: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 Vladivostok
How often the day gets hot in Vladivostok (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, Vladivostok has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °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 Vladivostok
When Vladivostok 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, it hardly ever snows in Vladivostok.
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 Vladivostok
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 36 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 | 39 | −7° | −14° | 0.1° | 5.7 h | 2 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | −4° | −11° | −0.6° | 6.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 2° | −5° | 0.1° | 6.8 h | 5 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 7° | 1° | 3.4° | 6.1 h | 8 | 45 |
| MayMay | 44 | 12° | 7° | 8.1° | 5.5 h | 11 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 17° | 13° | 13.3° | 4.4 h | 9 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 21° | 18° | 18.2° | 3.9 h | 11 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 23° | 20° | 21.3° | 4.8 h | 13 | 154 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 20° | 16° | 19.3° | 6.6 h | 8 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 13° | 8° | 13.9° | 6.3 h | 7 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 4° | −2° | 7.2° | 5.3 h | 5 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | −5° | −11° | 2.5° | 4.8 h | 3 | 16 |
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
43.11° N, 131.87° E · 40 m · Asia/Vladivostok
Best time to visit Vladivostok
The best time to visit Vladivostok is in July and in September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 21.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. The wettest month is August with 154 mm of precipitation.
Vladivostok through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vladivostok in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–12 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Vladivostok in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Vladivostok in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Vladivostok in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -7–-4 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vladivostok for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vladivostok
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Vladivostok: score 84 against 59. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in September. September has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 84better |
| Day high | 13° | 20° |
| Night low | 8° | 16° |
| Sea | 13.9° | 19.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 54 mmbetter | 72 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Feb – Mar, Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
Vladivostok month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January-7° · Sea 0° · 6 h
In January, Vladivostok is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 2 days, totalling 13 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in January41February-4° · Sea -1° · 6 h
In February, Vladivostok is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 3 days, totalling 13 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in February40March2° · Sea 0° · 7 h
In March, Vladivostok is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 29 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in March32April7° · Sea 3° · 6 h
In April, Vladivostok is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in April44May12° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In May, Vladivostok is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in May66June17° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In June, Vladivostok is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in June69July21° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In July, Vladivostok is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in July67August23° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In August, Vladivostok is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 154 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in August84September20° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In September, Vladivostok is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in September59October13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In October, Vladivostok is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in October35November4° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In November, Vladivostok is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok in November36December-5° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In December, Vladivostok is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 3 days, totalling 16 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vladivostok.
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Vladivostok vs. Harbin
In October the holiday weather in Vladivostok and Harbin is about equally good (score 59 vs. 56). During the day Harbin is 1 °C cooler than Vladivostok.
| in October | Vladivostok | Harbin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 12° |
| Sea | 14° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Jul, Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Vladivostok ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- VladivostokThis page13°14°59
- 2Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk11°40
- 3Orenburg10°38
- 4Ulan-Ude6°37
- 5Saratov11°36
- 6Birobidzhan8°35
- 7Irkutsk7°34
- 8Khabarovsk9°33
Planning a trip to Vladivostok
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Vladivostok 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.
Vladivostok has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −6 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.3 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 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,540 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 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 Vladivostok
When is the best time to visit Vladivostok?
The best time to visit Vladivostok is in July and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Vladivostok?
The sea temperature in Vladivostok ranges from −0.6 °C in February to 21.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in August.
Can you swim in Vladivostok in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in August.
What is the warmest month in Vladivostok?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Vladivostok?
The wettest month is August with 154 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vladivostok get?
Vladivostok gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 6.8 hours a day; in July there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Vladivostok in?
Vladivostok uses the time zone Asia/Vladivostok, at UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vladivostok?
A nonstop flight from London to Vladivostok takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vladivostok?
Vladivostok has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 38.
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