AI-generatedYalta at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 492 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 54 m
Climate in Yalta
Yalta has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Yalta is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:5718:01
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 06:39–07:36 · evening 17:21–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:39 · evening 18:19–18:30
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 Yalta in October?
In October, Yalta is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min06:57 – 18:01
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %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+3Europe/Simferopol
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %19 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Yalta
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.2 – 19.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yalta ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 24.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From September to March 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 23.9 and 25.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.5° | 8.4° | 10.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.6° | 7.7° | 9.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.7° | 7.9° | 9.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.5° | 9.7° | 11.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.3° | 14.1° | 16.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.7° | 19.6° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.5° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.8° | 23.9° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.0° | 20.8° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.3° | 17.2° | 19.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.5° | 13.2° | 15.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.6° | 10.3° | 12.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Yalta
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 4.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Yalta, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Yalta
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 55 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 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 Yalta: 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, Yalta has about 7 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Yalta
How breezy and how cloudy Yalta 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 Yalta typically peaks at 14 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 51 % of the sky over Yalta: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 Yalta
How often the day gets hot in Yalta (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, Yalta has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Yalta
Snow is possible in Yalta, 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 Yalta.
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 Yalta
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), 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 November 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 5° | 1° | 9.5° | 2.3 h | 10 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | 1° | 8.6° | 3.0 h | 8 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 9° | 3° | 8.7° | 4.4 h | 10 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 14° | 7° | 10.5° | 5.9 h | 7 | 34 |
| MayMay | 31 | 19° | 12° | 15.3° | 7.9 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 24° | 17° | 20.7° | 9.2 h | 9 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 27° | 20° | 23.9° | 10.0 h | 7 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 27° | 21° | 24.8° | 9.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 22° | 16° | 22.0° | 7.1 h | 7 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 16° | 11° | 18.3° | 4.6 h | 7 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 12° | 7° | 14.5° | 3.0 h | 8 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 7° | 3° | 11.6° | 2.0 h | 9 | 46 |
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
44.50° N, 34.17° E · 54 m · Europe/Simferopol
Best time to visit Yalta
The best time to visit Yalta is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is June with 57 mm of precipitation.
Yalta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yalta in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Yalta in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Yalta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Yalta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Yalta for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Yalta
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 Yalta: score 96 against 26. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 26 | 96better |
| Day high | 16° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 20° |
| Sea | 18.3° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 38 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Yalta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January5° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In January, Yalta is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in January14February6° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In February, Yalta is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in February17March9° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Yalta is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in March25April14° · Sea 11° · 6 h
In April, Yalta is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in April31May19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In May, Yalta is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in May74June24° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In June, Yalta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in June96July27° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In July, Yalta is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in July96August27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In August, Yalta is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in August64September22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In September, Yalta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in September26October16° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In October, Yalta is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in October15November12° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In November, Yalta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in November12December7° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In December, Yalta is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalta.
Yalta in DecemberYalta compared
Put Yalta side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Yalta vs. Sevastopol
In October the holiday weather in Yalta and Sevastopol is about equally good (score 26 vs. 23). During the day Sevastopol is 1 °C warmer than Yalta. The sea is about equally warm. Sevastopol gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Yalta | Sevastopol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 26 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Ukraine in October: the best places
In October, Yalta ranks 21 of 22 destinations in this country.
- Sevastopol17°18°73
- 2Odesa16°16°72
- 3Mykolaiv15°16°69
- 4Kryvyi Rih14°63
- 5Mariupol14°14°63
- 6Zaporizhzhia14°62
- 7Dnipro14°57
- 8Uzhhorod14°56
- 21YaltaThis page16°18°26
Planning a trip to Yalta
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yalta 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.
Yalta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 26
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 40 min
- Distance
- 2,660 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 Yalta
When is the best time to visit Yalta?
The best time to visit Yalta is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Yalta?
The sea temperature in Yalta ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 24.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Yalta in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Yalta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Yalta?
The wettest month is June with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yalta get?
Yalta gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Yalta in?
Yalta uses the time zone Europe/Simferopol, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yalta?
A nonstop flight from London to Yalta takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yalta?
Yalta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 40, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 12.
Near Yalta
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Yalta
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Yalta's – good alternatives.