SeasonMapNizhny Novgorod weather in October
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October in Nizhny Novgorod: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Nizhny Novgorod · #1110 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nizhny Novgorod climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.2 cm / 1.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nizhny Novgorod in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Nizhny Novgorod's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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What's on in Nizhny Novgorod in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Volga cruise season
1 May – 5 Oct · usuallySummer season opensThe Moscow-to-Astrakhan cruise boats call here for a day each once the ice has gone, and the local river trams and hydrofoils run on the same window. Out of season the river terminal is shut and the embankment is a walk, not a departure.
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Nizhny Novgorod in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nizhny Novgorod?
- October in Nizhny Novgorod: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Nizhny Novgorod on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Nizhny Novgorod in October?
- In October, Nizhny Novgorod averages a daily high of 9.3°C and a low of 2.3°C, with about 53.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nizhny Novgorod in October?
- Nizhny Novgorod has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.
- Does it snow in Nizhny Novgorod in October?
- Nizhny Novgorod sees roughly 4.2 cm of snowfall in October.