Very bad weather: forecast for October 2025 published
The weather forecast for October 2025 in Russia promises to be diverse: from warm days to the first frosts and snow. Weather forecasters warn of sudden temperature changes, and folk signs predict a harsh winter. For more information, see the Izvestia article.
Weather forecast for October by regions of Russia
Changeable weather is expected in Moscow in October. In the first half of the month, the temperature will range from +10 °C to +15 °C, but frosts are possible by the middle of the month, especially at night. Forecasters also do not exclude the Indian summer period with temperatures up to +16 °C. Precipitation will be minimal, but short-term rains are possible.
In St. Petersburg, October is expected to be close to the long-term average, but with a feeling of coolness due to frequent and strong winds. The temperature will fluctuate in the range of +8...+10 °C, and the first frosts are likely by the end of the month.
October will be warm in the south of Russia, including Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don. The daytime temperature in the first half of the month can reach +20...+24 °C, but precipitation and cold weather are possible by the end of the month.
October will start with warm weather in Siberia and the Far East, but a sharp cold snap is expected by the middle of the month. In Krasnoyarsk, for example, in the first decade of October, the temperature will remain at +15...+18 °C, but frosts and snow are possible in the second half of the month.
When will frosts and frosts come to Russia
The first frosts in the central regions of Russia, including Moscow, are expected in mid-October.
In the northern and eastern regions, frosts may occur earlier, at the beginning of the month. Weather forecasters warn of possible sudden temperature changes, especially at night.
The first snow: when will it fall in Moscow and St. Petersburg in 2025
In St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, the first snow is expected in the second half of October. Forecasters warn of possible short-term precipitation in the form of wet snow, which will not lead to the formation of stable snow cover. The temperature during this period will fluctuate within +3...+8 °C, which contributes to the melting of snow immediately after it falls.
In Moscow and the Moscow region, the first snow may fall in mid-October. Short-term precipitation is expected in the form of wet snow, which will melt quickly at positive daytime temperatures. Stable snow cover in these regions usually forms closer to November.
Which regions of Russia will be covered with snow in October
In the Sverdlovsk region, in the city of Kachkanar, the first snow fell on September 27, it passed after a downpour. And on September 28, the first snow fell in the Chelyabinsk region. Snowfall was also recorded in the north of Yakutia, in Tuva and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Stable snow cover has been established in these regions, especially in mountainous areas. Forecasters note that such early snowfalls are associated with the peculiarities of atmospheric processes this year.
Heavier snowfall in the Urals, including the Chelyabinsk region, is expected in the period from October 13 to October 14. Forecasters predict short-term precipitation in the form of wet snow, which can quickly melt due to positive temperatures. Snowfall is also expected in Bashkortostan after mid-October.
The first snow may fall in Nizhny Novgorod on October 26. Precipitation is expected in the form of wet snow, which will melt quickly at a temperature of about +4 °C.
Early snowfall is also expected in the Far East, including Sakhalin. The first snow may fall in Murmansk on October 11. October is expected to be warm for a polar autumn, with above-zero temperatures during the day.
Detailed weather forecast for October 2025 in Moscow
October will start with Indian summer, when daytime temperatures will range from +13 °C to +18 °C, and nighttime temperatures from +3 °C to +8 °C. However, temperatures may drop in the first decade of the month, with night frosts of up to -3 °C and daytime temperatures of about +7 °C.
A short-term warming is expected in the middle of the month, but by the end of October, frosts and short-term precipitation in the form of rain and snow are possible again.
By the end of the month, especially in the last days of October, precipitation in the form of snow is possible. Forecasts for October 30, 2025 predict light snow with temperatures around -1 °C. However, stable snow cover is not expected in Moscow in October.
Weather forecast for October 2025 in Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, October will start with relatively warm weather, but in the first decade of the month the temperature will begin to decrease. The average daytime temperature will be about +7 °C, and the nighttime temperature will be about +4 °C. The air humidity will be high, reaching 85-86%. The wind speed will average 4.4 m/s, and the atmospheric pressure will be about 760 mmHg.
October in St. Petersburg will be mostly cloudy. 15 days of precipitation are expected, the total amount of which will be about 73.3 mm. The number of sunny days will be limited to two, which is typical for the autumn season in the region.
The temperature decrease in October will be gradual. In the first half of the month, night temperatures will stay around +4 °C, but frosts are possible by the end of the month. The first snowfall in St. Petersburg is expected in late October.
Weather in the south of the Russian Federation: will there be an Indian summer or a velvet season in October 2025
In October 2025, changeable weather is expected in the south of Russia, combining warm days with sharp cold snaps. The collision of warm and cold air masses will lead to rains, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Even hail is possible in some places. Dry days with temperatures up to +24 °C will be followed by night frosts.
In the Krasnodar Territory, the velvet season will begin in the first decade of October. Daytime temperatures will reach +25 °C, and nighttime temperatures will reach about +10 °C. However, already in the middle of the month, sudden temperature changes are possible, with cooling to +13 °C during the day and +7 °C at night. Half of the days will be rainy.
In Sochi, the velvet season will last until mid-October. In the first decade of the month, the air temperature will be about +20 °C, and the sea water temperature will be about +23 °C. At the same time, rains are possible by the middle of the month.
What berries, herbs, and fruits are harvested in October
Berries such as viburnum, rosehip and mountain ash are harvested in October for further use in various preparations. Viburnum, whose bright berries are used to make tinctures, jams and add to dishes, is already fully ripe. Rosehip, which has a high concentration of vitamin C, is harvested before the onset of frost, as it does not lose its beneficial properties even after mild frosts. Mountain ash, which becomes sweeter with the onset of cold weather, is used for jams, juices and tinctures.
Equally important this month is the collection of herbs such as lemon balm, turnip, St. John's wort and thyme. Lemon balm, which is added to teas and infusions, and a series used to treat skin diseases, are harvested throughout October. St. John's wort, which is also used in the treatment of inflammation, and thyme, known for its healing properties, will complete the autumn herb harvest.
Apples and pears that ripen during this period are suitable both for fresh consumption and for harvesting for the winter. Nuts, including walnuts, also begin to be harvested in October, and in the southern regions of the country at this time comes the season of pomegranates, which ripen by autumn.
Weather signs for October
Folk signs of October predict that a warm October may portend a frosty winter, and prolonged cold weather — a harsh winter.
If there is thunder this month, then according to the signs, a snowless, short and mild winter awaits us. The east wind in early October predicts the imminent onset of dry weather, the west — rainy, and the north — severe frosts.
There is also a sign that from the date when the first frosts hit in October, warm weather will begin in April next year. And the snow that falls in October will open spring in April.
Atmospheric pressure in October: what to expect for meteorologists
In October, atmospheric pressure in Russia will fluctuate noticeably, especially during periods of changing weather fronts.
Meteopaths may experience headaches, fatigue, and mood swings due to these changes. It is recommended to monitor the prognosis and, if necessary, consult a doctor.
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