SeasonMapPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky weather in October
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October in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky · #1015 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October
No notes about October yet — the year-round notes are on Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's overview. Open Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the map to add the first one.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sea temperature | 8°C / 46°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.5 cm / 3.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky'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).
Fair weatherPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Volcanic ash and flight delays
1 Jan – 31 DecVolcanic activityClosuresSeveral volcanoes within sight of the city are active in any given year, and an ash cloud closes the airport or the trails around it at no notice. Aviation colour codes are published daily. Source ↗
- Closure
Interior closed by snow
15 Oct – 28 FebThe unpaved roads into the interior are under snow from mid-October and everything beyond the city becomes a snowmobile or helicopter trip. The bay and the hot springs stay reachable. Source ↗
Where is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky?
- October in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October?
- In October, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky averages a daily high of 8.3°C and a low of -0.1°C, with about 116.9 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October?
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in October.
- Does it snow in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in October?
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky sees roughly 9.5 cm of snowfall in October.