January in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.8/10January averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 8.8 daylight hours.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 7.2 points higher on the same scale.
February in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3/10February averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 0 sunny days and 10 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 7 points higher on the same scale.
March in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4/10March averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 6 points higher on the same scale.
April in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.6/10April averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
May in Odessa — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 7/10May averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14.8 daylight hours.
It scores 7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 3 points higher on the same scale.
June in Odessa — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.7/10June averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 15.6 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Odessa at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
July in Odessa — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 15.3 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Odessa at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
August in Odessa — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10August averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 sunny days and 14 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Odessa at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
September in Odessa — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 7.7/10September averages 21°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 sunny days and 12.3 daylight hours.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
October in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.9/10October averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 sunny days and 10.6 daylight hours.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
November in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.3/10November averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 7.7 points higher on the same scale.
December in Odessa — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.6/10December averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 8.4 daylight hours.
It scores 2.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odessa — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.
