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Sun, sea & sand

Vyborg at a glance

Best time
Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.6°
Sunshine a year
1,620 h
Rain a year
669 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
28 m

Climate in Vyborg

Vyborg has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Vyborg is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

8

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 4°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 7°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 6°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 5°

07:4317:58

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 07:17–08:44 · evening 16:58–18:25
Blue hour
Morning 07:00–07:17 · evening 18:25–18:41

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 Vyborg in October?

In October, Vyborg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 15 min07:43 – 17:58
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
78 %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 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vyborg

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October10.4°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 9.3 – 11.7 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 10.4°8 in 10 years 9.3° – 11.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vyborg ranges from −0.3 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From September 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 17.3 and 20.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan0.6°−0.2°1.8°cold
FebruaryFeb−0.3°−0.7°0.0°cold
MarchMar−0.1°−0.4°0.4°cold
AprilApr1.4°0.5°2.5°cold
MayMay6.9°4.4°8.6°cold
JuneJun13.5°11.0°15.9°cold
JulyJul18.3°16.4°20.5°fresh
AugustAug18.6°17.3°20.4°fresh
SeptemberSep15.1°13.8°16.5°cold
OctoberOct10.4°9.3°11.7°cold
NovemberNov6.5°5.4°7.5°cold
DecemberDec3.0°1.1°4.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vyborg

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,620 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 0.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.0 hDaylight 10.2 hShare of daylight 20 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.0 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Vyborg, 20 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Vyborg

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 5).

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

Rain in Vyborg: 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.

Per year
669 mm on 131 days
Wettest month
Aug · 74 mm
Driest month
Apr · 35 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 67 mm

In October, Vyborg has about 12 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vyborg

How breezy and how cloudy Vyborg 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.

Year average
18 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vyborg typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Oct – Dec.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
72 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
May · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 89 %
OctoberCloud cover 78 %Sunshine 2.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Vyborg: mostly cloudy, with about 2.0 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

Snow in Vyborg

When Vyborg 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 days a year
40 days
Fresh snow a year
135 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
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OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 4 cmChance of snow 12 / 100

In October, Vyborg 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 12 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Vyborg

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 (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 8°Night 4°Sea 10°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9−4°−8°0.6°0.8 h1250
FebruaryFeb11−4°−8°−0.3°2.0 h1044
MarchMar160°−6°−0.1°4.1 h937
AprilApr247°−1°1.4°6.0 h835
MayMay3014°6°6.9°8.3 h947
JuneJun2819°11°13.5°8.5 h1164
JulyJul4922°15°18.3°8.8 h1168
AugustAug3420°14°18.6°7.2 h1274
SeptemberSep1615°10°15.1°4.4 h1058
OctoberOct88°4°10.4°2.0 h1267
NovemberNov72°−1°6.5°0.7 h1363
DecemberDec6−1°−5°3.0°0.4 h1462

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

60.71° N, 28.75° E · 28 m · Europe/Moscow

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vyborg

The best time to visit Vyborg is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 74 mm.

Vyborg through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Vyborg in spring

Mar – May

23

Poor

  • 0–14 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Vyborg in summer

Jun – Aug

37

Poor

  • 19–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Vyborg in autumn

Sep – Nov

10

Poor

  • 2–15 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Vyborg in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • -4–-1 °C by day
  • Sea 1 °C
  • 1 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vyborg for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Vyborg

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Vyborg: score 49 against 8. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 8 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Vyborg
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score849better
Day high8°22°
Night low4°15°
Sea10.4°18.3°
Sunshine2.0 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall67 mm68 mm
Muggy days0better1

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 – Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Vyborg month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January-4° · Sea 1° · 1 h

In January, Vyborg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in January
11February-4° · Sea 0° · 2 h

In February, Vyborg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in February
16March0° · Sea 0° · 4 h

In March, Vyborg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in March
24April7° · Sea 1° · 6 h

In April, Vyborg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in April
30May14° · Sea 7° · 8 h

In May, Vyborg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in May
28June19° · Sea 14° · 9 h

In June, Vyborg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in June
49July22° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In July, Vyborg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in July
34August20° · Sea 19° · 7 h

In August, Vyborg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in August
16September15° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In September, Vyborg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in September
8October8° · Sea 10° · 2 h

In October, Vyborg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in October
7November2° · Sea 7° · 1 h

In November, Vyborg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in November
6December-1° · Sea 3° · 0 h

In December, Vyborg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vyborg.

Vyborg in December
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Vyborg vs. Kronstadt

In October the holiday weather in Vyborg and Kronstadt is about equally good (score 8 vs. 8). During the day Kronstadt is 1 °C cooler than Vyborg. The sea is about equally warm.

Vyborg vs. Kronstadt, in October
in OctoberVyborgKronstadt
Holiday score88
Daytime high8°7°
Sea10°10°
Sunshine2 h2 h
Rainy days1213
Best timeJulJul

Through the year

OctoberVyborg 8°Kronstadt 7°
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Ranking

Russia in October: the best places

In October, Vyborg ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Novorossiysk18°20°77
  2. 2Krasnodar18°76
  3. 3Rostov-on-Don15°63
  4. 4Taganrog13°14°56
  5. 5Volgograd14°54
  6. 6Orenburg10°38
  7. 7Saratov11°36
  8. 8Kaliningrad12°35
  9. 28VyborgThis page8°10°8
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Planning a trip to Vyborg

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Vyborg 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.

Vyborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    22

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 1 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    30

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    39

    PoorBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    8

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 2.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • −3 °C by day
    • Sea 2 °C
    • 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
Distance
2,060 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 Vyborg

When is the best time to visit Vyborg?

The best time to visit Vyborg is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Vyborg?

The sea temperature in Vyborg ranges from −0.3 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Vyborg in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Vyborg?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.

When does it rain most in Vyborg?

Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is August with 74 mm. The driest month is April with 35 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vyborg get?

Vyborg gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 0.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Vyborg in?

Vyborg uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Vyborg?

A nonstop flight from London to Vyborg takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,060 km.

Which school holidays are best for Vyborg?

Vyborg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 39) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 39, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 8.

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