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Novosibirsk, Russia · Temperate

Novosibirsk in October: go or not?

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

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 55.02°N · 82.93°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Novosibirsk · October
0.9
0–6°
Temperature
37%
Rain
3h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Novosibirsk. Temperatures drop (6.0°F) and rain returns (37.0% of days). Expect rain on 37.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

October ranks 9 out of 12 months in Novosibirsk. Compared to September: −16°F daytime, −2.5h 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 Novosibirsk is June (8.2/10), 7.3 pts higher than October.

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Context

Our verdict

Novosibirsk, 3rd city of Russia and capital of Siberia : 1.6 million inhabitants 2,050 miles east of Moscow on the Ob river, on the Trans-Siberian line.

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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 ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 75°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 42%

🏛️ City break

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

Where is Novosibirsk ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Russia
Temperate climate with a 8.2 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
55.02°N · 82.93°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Novosibirsk?
June is the best month with 73°F highs, 54°F lows, 10.1h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Novosibirsk get in June?
Novosibirsk averages 10.1 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Novosibirsk?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Novosibirsk in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 54°F, while afternoon highs average 73°F.
Is Novosibirsk good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Novosibirsk scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Novosibirsk?
November is the most difficult month to visit Novosibirsk, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.