Best Time to Visit Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Vladivostok.
Vladivostok does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 20.7°C / 69.3°F) and driest (January, 10 mm / 0.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -13°C / 8.6°F in January to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in August, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 138 mm / 5.4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Vladivostok's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 11°C51.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| April | 5.8°C42.4°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
No month at Vladivostok matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vladivostok?
Vladivostok doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~10 mm / 0.4 in) and August (warmest, 20.7°C / 69.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Russian Federation's national average.
When is the rainy season in Vladivostok?
The rainy season at Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 60 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is August (138 mm / 5.4 in).
What is the driest month in Vladivostok?
The driest month in Vladivostok is January, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -13°C / 8.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Vladivostok?
The least comfortable months for travel to Vladivostok — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 138 mm / 5.4 in in August, and the coldest month averages -13°C / 8.6°F.
Is Vladivostok climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Vladivostok figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Russian Federation figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Vladivostok specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.