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Zheleznogorsk weather & best time to visit

City break

Zheleznogorsk at a glance

Best time
May – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 26°
Sunshine a year
1,850 h
Rain a year
534 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+7
Elevation
149 m

Climate in Zheleznogorsk

Zheleznogorsk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −12 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Zheleznogorsk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Zheleznogorsk

The best time to visit Zheleznogorsk is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent in September; the wettest month is July with 73 mm.

Zheleznogorsk through the seasons

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

Zheleznogorsk in spring

Mar – May

49

Fair

  • 1–18 °C by day
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Zheleznogorsk in summer

Jun – Aug

80

Excellent

  • 23–26 °C by day
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Zheleznogorsk in autumn

Sep – Nov

27

Poor

  • −3–16 °C by day
  • 3.0 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Zheleznogorsk in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • −12–−8 °C by day
  • 2.6 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Oct – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

13

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: May – August

Keep in mindSnow

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 0°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 7°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 3°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 1°

07:1517:48

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 06:52–08:07 · evening 16:56–18:11
Blue hour
Morning 06:37–06:52 · evening 18:11–18:25

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.

October in Zheleznogorsk compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The days get 2.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high11°2°
Night-time low2°−6°
Daylight11.6 h9.4 h

What is the weather like in Zheleznogorsk in October?

In October, Zheleznogorsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 33 min07:15 – 17:48
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+7offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Warm jacket
  • Hat, scarf & gloves
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Zheleznogorsk

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

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June has the better holiday weather in Zheleznogorsk: score 85 against 13. In June, days are 17 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Zheleznogorsk
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score1385better
Daytime high7°24°
Night-time low−1°12°
Sunshine2.6 h9.2 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall48 mmbetter63 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Zheleznogorsk month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

25January−12° · 2.4 h

In January, Zheleznogorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in January
29February−8° · 3.7 h

In February, Zheleznogorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 17 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in February
30March1° · 5.0 h

In March, Zheleznogorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in March
38April10° · 6.7 h

In April, Zheleznogorsk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in April
78May18° · 7.9 h

In May, Zheleznogorsk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in May
85June24° · 9.2 h

In June, Zheleznogorsk is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in June
79July26° · 8.2 h

In July, Zheleznogorsk is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in July
76August23° · 7.2 h

In August, Zheleznogorsk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in August
55September16° · 4.5 h

In September, Zheleznogorsk is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in September
13October7° · 2.6 h

In October, Zheleznogorsk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in October
14November−3° · 1.8 h

In November, Zheleznogorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in November
16December−10° · 1.6 h

In December, Zheleznogorsk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Zheleznogorsk

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°

FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.

The coolest nights are in January (−20°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 7°Night −1°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan25−12°−20°2.4 h619
FebruaryFeb29−8°−17°3.7 h617
MarchMar301°−10°5.0 h722
AprilApr3810°−1°6.7 h1037
MayMay7818°5°7.9 h1254
JuneJun8524°12°9.2 h1163
JulyJul7926°14°8.2 h1373
AugustAug7623°12°7.2 h1370
SeptemberSep5516°6°4.5 h1258
OctoberOct137°−1°2.6 h1248
NovemberNov14−3°−11°1.8 h1240
DecemberDec16−10°−17°1.6 h1135

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

56.25° N, 93.53° E · 149 m · Asia/Krasnoyarsk

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Zheleznogorsk

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

Per year
1,850 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 9.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.6 hDaylight 10.5 hShare of daylight 25 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.6 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Zheleznogorsk, 25 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Zheleznogorsk: 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
534 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Jul · 73 mm
Driest month
Feb · 17 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 48 mm

In October, Zheleznogorsk has about 12 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Zheleznogorsk

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
about 105 min
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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Zheleznogorsk

How breezy and how cloudy Zheleznogorsk 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
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Zheleznogorsk typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jun · 59 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 84 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 2.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Zheleznogorsk: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Zheleznogorsk

How often the day gets hot in Zheleznogorsk (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
11 days
Hottest month
Jul · 26 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 7 °C

In October, Zheleznogorsk has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 7 °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
Snow

Snow in Zheleznogorsk

When Zheleznogorsk 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
48 days
Fresh snow a year
133 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 4Fresh snow 13 cmChance of snow 42 / 100

In October, Zheleznogorsk has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 13 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 42 out of 100: possible.

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.

Planning a trip to Zheleznogorsk

Weather for your travel dates

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

Zheleznogorsk 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.

Zheleznogorsk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    36

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    77

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    13

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 2.6 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • −11 °C by day
    • 2.0 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 7 h 20 min
Distance
5,690 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Jet lag
About 6 days (6 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.

Good to know: Russia

Currency
Russian Ruble (RUB)
Language
Russian
Sockets
Type C, F · 220 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+7
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Zheleznogorsk vs Krasnoyarsk

In October the holiday weather in Zheleznogorsk and Krasnoyarsk is about equally good (score 13 vs 17). During the day Krasnoyarsk is 1 °C warmer than Zheleznogorsk.

Zheleznogorsk vs Krasnoyarsk, in October
in OctoberZheleznogorskKrasnoyarsk
Holiday weather score1317
Daytime high7°8°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1210
Best timeMay – AugMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberZheleznogorsk 7°Krasnoyarsk 8°
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In October, Zheleznogorsk ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 23ZheleznogorskThis page7°13
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Frequently asked questions about Zheleznogorsk

When is the best time to visit Zheleznogorsk?

The best time to visit Zheleznogorsk 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 Zheleznogorsk?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −12 °C.

When does it rain most in Zheleznogorsk?

Rain is frequent in September; the wettest month is July with 73 mm. The driest month is February with 17 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Zheleznogorsk get?

Zheleznogorsk gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Zheleznogorsk in?

Zheleznogorsk is on UTC+7 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Zheleznogorsk?

A nonstop flight from London to Zheleznogorsk takes about 7 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,690 km.

Which school holidays are best for Zheleznogorsk?

Zheleznogorsk has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 79, summer holidays 77, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 21.