Crimea in October is an incredible mix of warm weather, half-empty beaches, colorful nature and fragrant fresh fruits. Find out why it is worth going on vacation to Crimea in October 2021, what the weather is like, and how much the tours cost.
Air temperature
In early October, the velvet season continues in Crimea. Sometimes the air temperature reaches + 30 ° C in summer. You can sunbathe, but the sun is not hot already. October weather is changeable, so warm clear days give way to cloudy ones.
Air temperature table during the day and night in October:
| When | t in the afternoon | t at night |
| Early October | + 20 ° C | + 15 ° C |
| Mid october | + 16 ° C | + 12 ° C |
| End of october | + 12 ° C | + 8 ° C |
Raisa Geldash: “I will briefly say this about the local weather: no stability - sometimes warm, sometimes cloudy, sometimes rainy. Plus the sea is cold”.
Zhenya Semyonova: "I would not go to Crimea solely because of a beach holiday in the middle of autumn, the weather can change in one day."
Water temperature
The water in the sea heats up so much over the summer that it cools down more slowly than the air, so in the first half of October tourists are happy to swim. At the beginning of the month, the water temperature is +19 ... + 22 ° С, and at the end - a couple of degrees colder. Swimming for a long time is uncomfortable, but refreshing in the sea is pleasant! If you like warmer water for swimming, book a room in a boarding house, hotel or sanatorium that has an indoor pool.
Water temperature table in October:
| When | t water |
| Early October | + 14 ° C |
| Mid october | + 11 ° C |
| End of october | + 9 ° C |
Mityunya71: "The sea ... On October 8, I still swam for 5-7 minutes several times. Surprised, I want more."
Tatiana Suslova: "The first half of the month allows you to actively swim: the air is +17 ... + 20 ° С, the water is warmer +20 ... + 22 ° С."
How to dress for the weather
In the daytime in October it is warm in the Crimea, and at night it is already cool in the autumn of +12 ... + 14 ° С. In the east of the peninsula, nighttime temperatures are even lower. Warm clothes are indispensable! In addition to shorts and T-shirts, stock up on a good sweater, long sleeve shirts, jeans, and a windbreaker.
For boat trips and fishing, be sure to bring a warm jacket with you. If you plan to spend a long time at sea, choose a yacht or motor ship, where, in addition to the open deck, there is a closed saloon.
Polina Agapova: "I advise you to take T-shirts, a sweatshirt, sweaters, pants, a cap and a jacket. From shoes I took sandals and sneakers."
Precipitation and hurricanes
In October, the weather in Crimea is mild. Strong winds on the coast are rare, therefore storms are infrequent. When the sky is overcast with gray clouds, it doesn't necessarily rain. In the middle of autumn, there are no heavy showers - small lingering rains are typical for October. Don't forget to bring your umbrella!
Prices for tours to Crimea in October 2021
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In October in the Crimea, resort life freezes, so the prices for tours are low. In 2021, a vacation for two for 10 days with a flight from Moscow costs from 24 to 30 thousand rubles. Cheap tours are offered to Bakhchisarai, Alushta, Yalta, Simeiz, Koktebel, Feodosia and Evpatoria.
Tours to 4 * hotels will cost from 34 thousand rubles. Prices for tours to hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums with all-inclusive meals start at 44 thousand rubles. Please note that in the off-season there are not as many all inclusive offers in Crimea as in summer!
Look at the current prices for tours to Crimea in October:
Holidays with children in October
A trip with a child to the autumn Crimea can be very interesting! It is cold to swim in the sea, but the resorts have pools with heated water. In October in Crimea, children enjoy sweet melons, Crimean pomegranates, juicy grapes, persimmons and plums with pleasure.
For a trip in the fall, choose accommodation with heating. It is very convenient to stay with children in an apartment. You will relax in comfortable conditions - with a washing machine and a kitchen. In October, prices for renting one-room apartments in Crimea are 1200-1700 rubles per day.
Is it worth resting in October in Crimea
If you are not comfortable with hot weather, traveling in the fall is the perfect choice. Going to Crimea in October 2021 for the sake of beach entertainment is not worth it. In autumn, swimming in the sea and a beautiful tan are just a nice bonus. Water parks, beach attractions, nightclubs and hangouts in the resorts are already closed.
In October, it is interesting to walk along the embankments and in parks, walk to the mountains, visit vineyards and go on excursions. Near popular attractions there is no rush of tourists, so you can see the famous palaces and monuments without fuss. In October, several holidays are held in the resorts of Crimea - festivals of bard songs and coffee, the Norma of Life music festival, the colorful Chrysanthemum Ball and the Ayu-Dag Constellation festival.
Mid-autumn is the time for great sea fishing. Try your hand at catching mullet, garfish, pilengas and horse mackerel! Fish in Crimea is caught from the shore, from rented yachts and boats.
