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Kazan, Russia · Temperate

Kazan in October: go or not?

Tough period. Kazan in October only reaches 0.9/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 55.80°N · 49.11°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Kazan · October
0.9
2–8°
Temperature
38%
Rain
2h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Kazan. Temperatures drop (8.0°C) and rain returns (38.0% of days). Expect rain on 38.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

October ranks 8 out of 12 months in Kazan. Compared to September: −8°C daytime, 9 pts more rainy days, −2.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
10.1h of daylight
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Is October the right month?

The best month in Kazan is July (8.5/10), 7.6 pts higher than October.

See July →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia : 1.3 million inhabitants 800 km east of Moscow on the bank of the Volga . Multicultural city unique in Russia: 50% Tatar Muslims + 45% Russian Orthodox cohabit in harmony for 5 centuries (model of religious integration highlighted by the authorities).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Russia

🗣️LanguageRussian
💶CurrencyRouble russe (₽)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.97°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 41%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Kazan ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Russia
Temperate climate with a 8.5 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
55.80°N · 49.11°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kazan?
July is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 10.2h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Kazan get in July?
Kazan averages 10.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kazan?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kazan in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Kazan good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kazan scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Kazan?
January is the most difficult month to visit Kazan, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.