The warm and gentle sun, sandy and pebble beaches, the sea calling to cool down - all this awaits you with open arms in Crimea. This is the place where several hundred thousand people come to spend their long-awaited vacation. Most lovers of this beautiful corner of the earth will agree that Crimea is beautiful at any time of the year and in any weather. And they will be right. But still, it will be useful to know about the weather in Crimea in different parts of the peninsula and at different times of the year. Then you can decide for yourself when it is better to relax in the Crimea.

The climate of Crimea can be divided into three groups: mountainous, subtropical and temperate continental. Mountain climate prevails in the mountains with deciduous forests. Summers are dry and moderate, winters are quite cold and wet. In the south of the peninsula, a subtropical climate reigns, which is characterized by mild winters without snow and hot, humid summers. In the temperate continental climate of the northern part of Crimea, summers are very dry and hot, and winters are windy.

Mountains and the sea have a great influence on the climate and weather of Crimea. As for the sea, it heats up all summer, and with the advent of autumn it begins to gradually cool down, giving all its heat to the air. That is why autumn on the sea coast is warm, as many say - "velvet". The mountains protect the coast from the northern winds.

The area of ​​the peninsula is very diverse. So, for example, if you move from its northern part to the southern, you can clearly see that the northern territory of Crimea is, as a rule, a steppe without any hills and mountains. The closer to the south, the more hilly the terrain becomes. Accordingly, the climate also changes - from temperate to sub-Mediterranean.

For many, the weather in Crimea is the best in the spring months. It is at this time that nature wakes up. Already in early March, numerous fields of snowdrops, jasmine, almonds, honeysuckle, dogwood, almonds begin to bloom on the mountains. In April, peach blossoms, apricots and many other trees. Melted snow, or rather water from it, fills rivers and waterfalls, which become very beautiful already at the end of April.

But at the same time, spring in Crimea is the windiest season. In March, frosts are very common at night, especially in places of river valleys.

The average temperature of spring weather in Crimea is from +8 to +17 C during the day, and from -1 to +10 C at night. The water in April and March stays at +9 C. In May it warms up to +16 C. In spring, the weather is not very stable - the bright sun can shine in the morning, and it can rain heavily in the afternoon. But basically, it does not last long - approximately until the first days of May.

The summer months in Crimea are the peak of the tourist season. In June, everything is still blooming, all the trees have already spread their leaves. It's not so cold anymore, but it's not too hot either. You can swim in the sea. The average water temperature until mid-June is + 20C, by July it warms up to + 22C, and in August you don’t want to leave the sea at all - the temperature stays at + 25C. Moreover, the water warms up faster on the western coast of the peninsula than, as many used to think, in the south. This is facilitated by the shallow waters of the Kalamitsky Bay.

The most restrained weather in the Crimea in the summer in the mountains. At night, the temperature here very often drops to significant levels, especially in the gorges. By the way, on the southern coast of the peninsula in the summer there are often heavy rains, due to which there is a lot of greenery. But in the steppes of the northwest, the leaves of the trees, on the contrary, turn yellow in the summer due to the strong sun with little rainfall.

The temperature in June is kept at +23C, in July and August - +27+30C. Peak season is in June-August. It is worth warning that somewhere in the middle or end of June in the Crimea such a natural phenomenon as upwelling can be observed. The locals call it "surge". This is the rise of cold masses of water from the very depths of the sea to the surface. At the same time, the water temperature drops to + 13 + 15C in 10 minutes, and stays at this level for about 2 days, until it warms up again.

On a note: going to the mountains in the summer, it is worth considering the large temperature difference. So, for example, if in the shade in Yalta it is about + 30С, then in the mountains (gorges) it will be only + 5 + 9С. There is also a lot of cold rain.

If you still do not know when it is better to relax in the Crimea, so that it is both cheaper and still warm, then think about the option of an autumn stay at the sea. This time is called the velvet season - the sea is very warm, housing prices have fallen, fruits are ripe, there is no such sun on the beach as in summer. But all these pluses remain until the end of September - beginning of October. After this time, the rainy season begins in Crimea. Until the end of September, the temperature stays at +23C during the day and +13C at night. The water in the sea is warm - + 21C.

In October, the weather is still quite normal in Crimea, many people are still swimming (water is +17C), but there is no longer a large crowd on the beach. At this time, it is very good to relax here for those who came to relax, and not run on excursions. The average temperature in October during the day is + 17C, at night - + 8C.

In November, the swimming season ends, the weather becomes autumn - during the day the air temperature warms up to + 12C, at night it drops to + 4C. The water in the sea is also not very warm - about + 15C.

Winter is the time for ski resorts, of which there are many in Crimea. In general, snow for the Crimean peninsula is a rather rare natural phenomenon. If it falls out, then after 2, a maximum of 7 days, it will melt without a trace. The wines are mountains that protect the coast from cold cyclones. As for the ski resorts, to get to them you need to look for mountainous areas in which the snow lingers for a long time. For example, Evpatoria or the east of the peninsula.

In other regions of Crimea, the weather is mild, but often due to low pressure over the sea and high pressure over the southern part of the CIS, dry and cold continental air literally breaks into the peninsula, which causes possible winds from the northeast. That is why under such weather conditions and high humidity, even at positive temperatures, it will seem that everything is -10C outside.

In December, the average temperature during the day is + 8C, at night - + 1C. Many tourists come here to celebrate the New Year at the end of the month. Someone chooses places with snow, someone prefers fast-melting snowdrifts on palm branches.

January and February are the time of rest for those who, throughout the entire tourist season, helped tourists to relax comfortably - the owners of the accommodation take a short vacation to prepare for the next season. If someone is lucky enough to visit Crimea at this time, then be sure to visit Mount Ai-Petri, climb the cable car to a height of 1234 meters - you will not see such a sight in summer.

The average air temperature in January and February is approximately the same - during the day - from + 6C, at night - about 0C. The sea at this time has a temperature of only + 7C.

Some indicators of the Crimean climate

Relative Humidity- the percentage of air humidity in relation to the amount of moisture that saturates it at a certain temperature. A line with an average air humidity of 70% passes through Feodosia, Yayla and Chersonese. When it deviates to the south or north, this percentage increases.

Absolute humidity- a value showing the pressure of water vapor in the air. It is measured in millimeters (mm). The absolute humidity on the line Kerch, Ak-Mechet is about 8. It increases to 8.5 closer to Sevastopol and Feodosia.

Precipitation measured in centimeters. 30 cm precipitation is typical for Yevpatoriya, Dzhankoy; 40 - Feodosia, Bakhchisaray; 50 - Ai-Petri, Forosa.

The steppe and foothill regions suffer the most from precipitation in June and July. But in the east and west of the coast, they fall evenly throughout all seasons. On the South Coast and in the southern mountains - in the midst of winter - December, January.

The weather in Crimea is often spoiled by rains, which make up 80-85% of the peninsula's precipitation. In the steppe places they go up to 130 days, in the mountains - up to 170 days a year.

Cloudiness. The average annual ratio of sky coverage over Crimea is 55%. At the same time, there are 100 completely cloudy days, and 80 completely sunny days.

Ice cover. Records for the longest standing of ice in the Crimea are beaten by the Genichesk region - more than 80 days a year. At the same time, the temperature is below 0C here for more than 90 days a year. Snow lies for about 40 days in the north of the peninsula and about 20 in the northwest.

Thunderstorms. For the Crimean climate, such a natural phenomenon is quite rare - on average, thunderstorms occur no more than 10 days a year.

Well, now you know in general terms about the weather and climate of this wonderful peninsula, and you can easily decide for yourself when it is better to relax in Crimea.

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The climate of Crimea is very diverse, ranging from temperate continental in the north, west, east and subtropical in the south to mountainous, characteristic of broad-leaved forests, in the Crimean uplands. In Crimea, the maximum number of hours of sunshine approaches 2500, which makes it possible to characterize the peninsula as very sunny.

The climate of the northern part of Crimea causes hot, extremely dry summers and windy winters with little snow. On the southern coast of Crimea, summers are also hot, but humid, and winters are mild and snowless. Speaking about the Crimean mountains, the summer here is moderate and dry, the winter is wet and cold.

With regards to precipitation - on the southern coast and the southern slopes of the mountains, most of them fall in December and January, there is practically no rain in summer; in the center and in the north of the peninsula - in June and July; in the west and east, precipitation is distributed evenly throughout the year. The amount of precipitation in the steppe zone is about 350 mm of precipitation per year, in Feodosia and Sevastopol about 400 mm, and in Yalta about 480 mm.

Four Seasons - Four Faces of Crimea

spring weather in the Crimea it is set in the month of April, but it has a different character. It is possible that on March 8 there is still snow, and maybe bright sunny days, complemented by the cheerful chirping of birds. Snow begins to melt from the Crimean mountains and melt waters fill the rivers. The active time of flowering of the most diverse flora of the Crimea begins. In May, the weather is already very similar to summer.

Summer season begins in early June, when it gets quite hot, especially on the southern coast, where the level of air humidity is high; in July, heavy rains are frequent, thanks to which everything begins to be buried in greenery. In the steppe regions in the middle of summer, the picture is slightly different; due to the heat, they acquire a burnt yellow tint. In the mountains at this time, the weather is more restrained, and in the gorges, very low temperatures are observed at night. In the evening hours, the high daytime temperature drops, bringing the desired coolness. The beach season can be considered open as early as the 20th of May, but you can really enjoy the sea only in early June. By this time the water temperature is around 20°C - 21°C. In the second half of summer, the water warms up to 24 ° C -26 ° C, but on the South Coast these marks are a couple of degrees lower.

Crimean autumn- very warm, but by the end of the season it becomes rainy. This is one of the best times of the year. Autumn is significantly warmer than spring, as after warming up during the summer months, the sea turns into a huge pool of heat that keeps the weather warm. From September to mid-October, there is definitely still a bathing season, the so-called velvet season. The sun becomes less active, the air temperature drops a little during the day, but the sea still remains comfortable for swimming from 20 ° C to 22 ° C. With the arrival of autumn and the end of the holiday season, the price level falls along with the number of tourists, which is an attractive advantage of the velvet season in Crimea. And only in November, autumn comes into its legal rights, and then rather in the last decade. At this time, the foliage is painted in a huge number of golden-purple hues. The frequency of precipitation increases towards the end of autumn and is accompanied by winds.

TEMPERATURE AND WEATHER IN CRIMEA BY MONTH IN AUTUMN

	September	October	November
Average temperature	+18	+13	+8
Temperature during the day	+23	+17	+12
Temperature at night	+13	+8	+4
Water temperature	+21	+17	+15

Concerning winters, then we can say that snow is typical only for the mountains, where the ski season opens in January. On the rest of the peninsula, if snow falls, then in small quantities, and does not last long, from several days to a week, depending on the region. The weather is mild, although sharp cold snaps are frequent. At this time, northeast winds blow, they are stormy on the coast. Therefore, an air temperature of +7 ° C can give a feeling of minus.

We conclude that the best time for a beach holiday on the peninsula is the beginning of summer, the second half of August and September. Well, lovers of winter extreme sports have at their disposal all three months of the cold season on Ai-Petri.

No wonder Crimea was so popular not only among the Soviet "elite", but also among famous writers, aristocrats and other influential people. Luxurious hotels and guest houses grew up on the coast and in the mountains, and the number of sanatoriums increased. And all thanks to the unique location of the resort.

Political changes and the annexation of Crimea to the Russian Federation have significantly increased the flow of tourists to this region. Inexpensive flights from Moscow and other large cities are subsidized by the state, which has a positive effect on the development of new vacationers on the peninsula. The uniqueness of the Crimea lies in the fact that in its features it is comparable to the famous Mediterranean resorts of France, Italy and Spain. The specific climate and healing air allow you to relax here not only in summer, but also in winter. But which period deserves special attention?

January weather

Calm and mild winter- this is a common thing for the Crimea. January is usually dry and clear weather. If snow falls, it lasts no more than a couple of days. However, there are also winters when the cover remains intact for about a week.

Medium air temperature this month is about +5 degrees Celsius. In the south, this figure is noticeably higher, about +15 degrees.

Water temperature one of the lowest and is +9, +10 degrees. This month, you can’t swim in the sea, which, however, does not stop many vacationers. A small number of cloudy days, plus temperature and lack of precipitation make January an excellent month for hiking, mountain tours and museums.

Weather in February

The coldest month on the peninsula. At this time, the average air temperature remains at the same level of +5 degrees, but the number of frosty days increases. Even on the coast it becomes uncomfortable. The main reason for such a sharp change in weather conditions is strong wind. Precipitation is frequent, and the snow is kept in a dense cover for up to several weeks.

Water temperature also reduced to a minimum. +8 degrees. In coastal areas, the formation of an ice crust can be observed. Storms are also frequent, at this time it is life-threatening to be near the water itself. Gusty winds and strong waves - this is the picture that awaits tourists on the coast.

But vacationers who come to the mountains have a great time hiking in the mountains. On snowy days, you can go skiing and snowmobiling, and spend cloudy and rainy days exploring. The museum continues to work even in winter.

March weather

Spring comes to the peninsula quickly and very effectively. The average temperature increases gradually, but in the south, buds are already swelling and snowdrops and daffodils are blooming. Here temperature during the day can reach +20 degrees. Average +10. Tourists should take warm clothes, because at night the thermometer shows 0.

You still can't swim. Water temperature rarely exceeds the +9 degrees. But this period is always in demand among tourists. Many people come to Crimea on holidays to see the early spring. In addition, March is considered one of the best months for undergoing treatment on the territory of sanatoriums.

April weather

In April, wonderful weather persists, most of the month sunny and windless. The temperature in the south rises to +20 degrees, which allows you to safely move without warm jackets. The sun is actively warming, but its rays are still soft. However, people with particularly sensitive skin can burn, so we recommend taking a protective cream with you.

The water hasn't warmed up yet.. average temperature +10+11 degrees. But towards the end of the month at the height of the day, many tourists decide on short swims.

April is the last chance to visit museums and historical monuments without the fuss and huge tourist groups.

May weather

From this month, the “season” begins in Crimea. Numerous tourists come both for the May holidays and for weekends. Taking a vacation for the sake of relaxing on the peninsula at this time is not a good idea. The fact is that the weather in may is unstable. The sun can shine for several days in a row, and then suddenly give way to rain. Downpours bring moisture and coolness. With an average air temperature +20, and in the southern part of the peninsula and all +30, after rain the thermometer can show and +15. If you are going to rest in the Crimea in May, take an umbrella and a couple of warm clothes with you.

And yet this month is usually sunny and warm. The sea finally warms up to +17+20 degrees, so the swimming season opens either in mid-May or closer to June.

Many tourists combine beach holidays with excursions, which are especially popular in May.

June weather

Real summer begins in Crimea in May, but June is perfect month to relax. First of all, it is worth noting air temperature- it does not exceed the mark in +32 degrees. The sun's rays have lost their former softness, but it is still impossible to call them scorching. June is a unique month that combines green forests and blooming flowers, excursions to unique nature reserves and, of course, beach holidays.

There is no longer any sense in warm clothes, but hats and sunscreen are becoming a necessity. The risk of getting heatstroke is not that high, but it is there.

The water temperature reaches +22 degrees. During this period, you can swim and engage in outdoor activities.

July weather

One of the two most popular months of the year for tourists. Summer in Crimea is dry and hot, the sun is hot and scorching, but this does not stop vacationers. The air temperature during the day is approaching +40, and in the sun it can exceed this figure. During the day, staying in open areas for a long time is dangerous: you can get heat or sunstroke. That is why in July there are few people who want to travel in the mountains and visit the sights.
But beach lovers will enjoy spending time at sea. Near the coast, high temperatures are much easier to endure. Water at this point warms up to +24 +26 degrees so you can swim to your heart's content.

At night, the entire coast is illuminated by lasers from nightclubs and beach discos. Therefore, tourists can have fun around the clock.

August weather

However, the hottest month is August, when air temperature exceeds +40 in the shade. The scorching sun finally burns out all the greenery, so during this period it will not work to admire beautiful landscapes. And there are few people who want to climb the mountains and explore the wilderness, because the hot and dry climate makes it difficult to move during the daytime. However, at night the thermometer does not show low temperatures. Coolness beckons the coast. Water cools a hot body. The sea temperature this month reaches a record +28 degrees.

All types of water-related activities are especially popular: diving, water skiing, jet skiing and catamarans.

September weather

The velvet season will delight everyone who does not like to relax in a crowd of tourists. The school year begins, so families with small children leave the coast. Besides in September the heat begins to subside. The air temperature drops to more pleasant +30, the sun becomes less aggressive.

At that time you can enjoy the sea, it warms up to +24, sunbathe and swim. But also tour groups and various agencies are starting to gather. At this temperature, you can safely visit museums and palaces, historical monuments and various exhibitions.

October weather

Autumn in Crimea may seem like a real fairy tale. The number of rainy days is minimal, with very little precipitation. But even rain can please vacationers, because it will be short-term and warm, “mushroom”. Air temperature continues to drop i, the average for the southern part of the peninsula is +20 degrees. But on sunny days, the thermometer can show +28+30.

There are few tourists at this time, so prices for both excursions and entrance tickets to galleries are reduced. In October, you can learn the history of Crimea without fuss and at a low price.

The water temperature at the beginning of the month is +20 degrees, so many vacationers enjoy swimming.

Nightlife is gradually fading away, but the sanatoriums are waiting for the next influx.

November weather

Another calm and rather warm month, which allows you to enjoy all the beauties of the Crimea. The rains that took place in October "revived" nature, so that vacationers in November are surrounded by fresh greenery. During this period, you can walk and go on short hikes. The air temperature is kept at +20 and decreases only closer to December. The end of the month may surprise with night frosts, but this is rather rare.

In November, mushroom pickers, fishermen and hunters meet in Crimea, since the last month of autumn is considered the best time for such fishing.

December weather

A mild winter is coming into its own. Snow in December is an exceptional phenomenon, and frosts occur only at night. The average temperature on the peninsula is about +5 degrees, in the southern part can reach +15 degrees.

For multi-day hikes, the time is not the best, because it often rains, and most of the days it is foggy. The hunting season is closed, it is also impossible to catch fish in December.

But you can relax in sanatoriums and take care of your health, study the culture and life of local peoples, visit palaces and museums.

Crimean peninsula has a unique flora and fauna, as well as extraordinary resort conditions, which makes it an almost ideal place for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Despite the small size of the peninsula, the weather in Crimea differs by months depending on the time of year and region.

What type of climate is on the Crimean peninsula: territorial differences and features

On the territory of the peninsula are located immediately three climate zones- steppe, mountain and south coast.

A temperate continental climate reigns in the north and east of Crimea, and subtropical in the south and in the mountains.

spring

Spring in Crimea is considered dry season. The beginning of the spring period is characterized by frequent temperature changes from plus to minus and back. The snow melts actively in the mountains, and the water descends and fills the rivers. In March, it can still be quite cool, but in April, warming begins and flowers bloom. It gets really warm in May.

1. AT March the average air temperature during the day is +7-9 degrees, and at night it drops to +3 degrees. The water temperature this month is +8 degrees.
2. AT April the air temperature during the day is +12-14 degrees, and at night - +4 degrees. The water temperature in April is +9-10 degrees.
3. AT May the air warms up to +18 degrees during the day and up to +10 degrees at night. The water temperature in is +15-17 degrees.

Summer

Summer in Crimea warm and humid, especially in the southern part of the peninsula.

In the steppe part of the Crimea, the summer is dry, and the south-shore part, on the contrary, is very humid with lush green blooms.

• June welcomes everyone with bright sun and rapidly growing flora. The average air temperature during the day is + 22-24 degrees, and at night - + 13-14 degrees. Water in June warms up to +21 degrees.
• AT July there is a sharp change in day and night temperatures. In some mountain gorges, even minus air temperature is observed. The average daytime air temperature is + 28-30 degrees, and at night - + 14-18 degrees. The water in the sea at this time warms up to +22 degrees.
• AT august the average air temperature is +26 degrees during the day and +19 degrees at night. The water temperature is equal to + 21-24 degrees.

autumn

Autumn in Crimea is considered velvet season- at this time it is not as hot as in summer, but warm enough for relaxing and swimming in the sea. By the middle and end of autumn, the air temperature drops, and cold winds begin to blow. The daylight hours are gradually decreasing and the nights are getting really cool.

1. Average daily air temperature in September is + 23-25 ​​degrees, and night - + 10-14 degrees. The sea at this time of the year warms up to +23 degrees.
2. AT October daytime air temperature drops to + 17-19 degrees, and at night it is + 8-10 degrees. The water in the sea cools down to +16-18 degrees.
3. AT december the air cools down to +10-14 degrees during the day and up to +6-8 degrees at night. The water temperature is +13-15 degrees.

When is the best time to relax in Crimea?

Depending on weather and temperature conditions, rest in the Crimea is divided into low and high season.

High season

beach season starts from the end of June and continues until the end of August. At this time, a large number of tourists go to the peninsula for the purpose of beach and sightseeing leisure. The beaches are usually crowded, water treatments can also be carried out in water parks or pools.

In Crimea, at this time, children's and youth camps, as well as health resorts and clinics, are being filled.

After comes low season- a kind of lull until the next holiday period. But, given the favorable weather conditions, at this time there are quite a lot of people who want to visit such an interesting place.

Moreover, the cost of plane tickets, rooms in sanatoriums and hotels on the coast shrinking. But during the winter holidays, prices can rise, since New Year's Eve in Crimea is also popular.

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Season by season, the Russian Crimea demonstrates a steady increase in the flow of tourists. Soviet nostalgia is mixed with patriotism, and already in the summer of 2015, Simferopol Airport on other days receives under 100 pairs of flights per day from all over Russia, overtaking even the air harbor of the former capital, Kyiv Borispol.

According to rumors, even Rockefeller brought Crimean pines to his estate. The azure Black Sea in picturesque bays is still waiting for its artists. Sand and pebbles on the beaches, mountains covered with relict forests, red mullet in restaurants, ancient fortresses, sacred Chersonese and the power of the Navy Day in Sevastopol - all this is Crimea.

When does the tourist season come to Crimea?

Since the second half of the 19th century, Crimea has become a favorite vacation spot for the Russian elite. The laws of fashion were determined by the emperor, and if the court went to Livadia for the summer, then all the ranks and money from St. Petersburg followed him. Sochi was then a remote backwater, where the battles with the highlanders had just ended. But the Crimea was completely mastered, the Crimean Tatars changed their overlord, took an oath of allegiance to the Russian crown and the safety of the imperial family, and nothing threatened the numerous nobility.

After the Russian Empire, numerous palaces of the nobility remained on the territory of the Crimean peninsula, which overshadowed all the previous dwellings of the rulers of Crimea with their beauty. Since the 30s of the 20th century, Crimea has also become an all-Union children's health resort - a pioneer who visited Artek became one step higher than his classmates. The entire elite of the young Soviet country rested in Crimea, some combined rest with work, and for all connoisseurs of national history, Koktebel is inextricably linked with aviation, because it was here that gliders built by the future great Soviet aircraft designers soared into the sky.

Crimea has repeatedly become the scene of fierce battles. The two defenses of Sevastopol entered the annals of Russian military glory forever. In the post-war period, Crimea became a mecca for active tourism. People came here not only and not so much to lie on the beach, but to go to the mountains and look at the pristine natural beauty. The Yalta film studio in the Soviet Union became an analogue of American Hollywood, and the phrase "he took me to Yalta" has long been an indicator of a beautiful life.

For 23 years after the collapse of the USSR, Crimea was part of Ukraine. But times have changed and the peninsula returned to Russia. Of course, for the most part, the Crimean tourist service still does not even reach the Turkish hotels lying across the Black Sea. But here, in the niche of budget tourism, Crimea certainly is a huge competitor to the nearby Krasnodar Territory.

But what cannot be taken away from Crimea is the climate. There is no sweltering summer heat here, as in Egypt or in the same Turkey. It was not in vain that the Russian imperial family chose the Crimean Livadia as their summer residence. So it was the best climate point in the empire. And nothing else. This tradition was continued by the rulers of the USSR, it was in the Crimean Yalta that Joseph Stalin gathered a meeting of the leaders of the countries of the anti-Hitler coalition, it was in the Crimea that Nikita Khrushchev received the news of his resignation, and the dacha of the last general secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU Mikhail Gorbachev was in Foros, on the southern coast of Crimea. It is unlikely that general secretaries would have to rest in a bad place.

When is the high tourist season in Crimea?

If we talk about the high season as high prices, then the rush demand for tours to the Crimean peninsula begins in the second half of June. It was at this time that the Simferopol airport began to receive planes with the frequency of trains in the Moscow metro, and the Kerch crossing was fully loaded. Hundreds of thousands of tourists, organized and "savages" flock to the beaches surrounding the entire peninsula.

There is a place for everyone here: both lovers of a calm, civilized holiday on an all-inclusive program (there are few such hotels, but they exist, for example, the famous Yalta Intourist with its own elevator to the beach), and lovers of a "wild" holiday, since shown in the movie Two Plus Three.

Children's health camps also give their share in the high tourist flow. Artek has not yet been launched at full Soviet capacity, but this "children's health factory" is already adding its trickle to the Crimean tourist wave.

Tourists stop by both on the coast and go on excursions inside the peninsula. The "Fountain of Tears" in Bakhchisarai, sung by Pushkin, the Crimean Observatory, pastoral national villages with their shows and holidays - the excursion program in Crimea is presented quite well.

When does the low tourist season start in Crimea?

By the end of summer, the main flow of tourists seeking to get to the Crimea dries up. The program of subsidies that keep airfare relatively low is being discontinued. Children return to school (although such “monsters” as Artek work year-round and have permanent schools on their territory). In September and October on the Crimean peninsula - velvet resort autumn. And by the end of October, the Crimea is immersed in hibernation, which will last until the next holiday season.

But the peninsula is not empty at all. And in late autumn and winter and early spring, resort facilities in the Crimea are loaded from 20 to 50 percent. Despite the not very comfortable weather, vacationers remain on the peninsula. Basically, these are visitors to specialized sanatoriums, which, in addition to relaxing on the beach, also offer a treatment program.

When is the best time to relax on the beach in Crimea?

The entire coast of the Crimean peninsula, with rare exceptions, is a beach. There is also the sandy coast of the shallow and warm Sea of ​​Azov, the romantic beaches of Koktebel, the cozy bays of the New World, the elite southern coast, and the children's resorts of Evpatoria. And sand, and tracing paper, and shallow gentle entrances and deep bays with clear water. In fact, the swimming season opens at the end of May, but then only seasoned tourists enter the water.

For comfortable water procedures, the water warms up on the shallow sandy beaches of Azov a little earlier, but in the second half of June, people bathe almost everywhere on the Crimean coast. The water on the beaches of the peninsula warms up to +21 degrees. Occasionally, cold currents can approach the southern beaches of Crimea, which reduce the sea temperature to +17 degrees. At the peak of the high season, the sea on the southern coast of the peninsula warms up to +26 degrees, but the water in Azov is slightly warmer.

The Azov coast of the Crimean peninsula is ideal for families with children. A long gentle entrance to the sea, clean fine sand makes even the smallest tourists feel comfortable. During the high holiday season, from June to August, the Crimean Azov coast has warm, even weather, and the sunny heat is softened by a light sea breeze.

Velvet Crimean autumn

The very concept of "velvet season" originated in Russia specifically for the Crimean sea coast. At this time, the August heat subsides, but the sea water is still quite warm for swimming, its temperature is up to +22 degrees. A little earlier, velvet autumn ends on the Azov coast, the shallow sea cools faster and by the end of September the beach season ends there. You can rest a little longer on the Black Sea coast of Crimea, a larger volume of Black Sea water retains heat a little longer. Accommodation prices are decreasing and in this season they are kept at the level of May or June. But at this time, the harvest ripens and numerous Crimean vineyards produce the first young wine.

When is the best time to visit Crimea?

In addition to a leisurely beach holiday, the Crimean peninsula can also offer a lot of historical and natural attractions. Monuments of ancient civilizations are scattered throughout the peninsula, from ancient Kerch in the east to ancient Chersonese in the west. The historical monuments of Crimea do not at all resemble the compact monuments of Europe. As a rule, convenient infrastructure is not equipped near them, so for a detailed inspection of all the sights, you will have to walk. In order not to fry under the scorching sun and not to freeze during the trip, it is recommended to visit historical monuments in Crimea from the end of the spring period to the beginning of the beach season, that is, until June. A good time for excursions and the velvet season: the first half of autumn.

When is it better to come to Crimea for festivals and celebrations

The festival and holiday season in Crimea is only developing. After returning to Russia, the main state celebrations on the peninsula are Victory Day, celebrated in early May and, of course, Navy Day, celebrated on the last Sunday of every July. These days, grandiose military parades are being held at the Sevastopol military base, including demonstration performances of warships and aircraft. In addition, on the eve of Victory Day, a magnificent show of the Night Wolves bike club is held in the vicinity of Sevastopol. In recent years, the Day of Russia has turned into a grandiose show. It is celebrated on a grand scale on June 12 on the main embankment of Yalta. Variety and cultural holidays are gradually returning to Crimea, and films are being shot on the streets of Crimean cities again.

When is it better to come to Crimea for health improvement

Since Soviet times, Crimean sanatoriums have been positioned not only as hotels for beach holidays, but also had a serious medical base, which allowed them to be used all year round. Unfortunately, not all of the sanatorium fund is currently in good condition, some of them have just begun to be restored for specialized medical activities.

But, nevertheless, about 600 boarding houses and sanatoriums operate on the peninsula. Each of them has its own specific features that allow you to treat certain diseases.

In order to get acquainted with the period of work of a sanatorium, just go to its website. But in order to feel comfortable both during medical procedures and on the coast, it is recommended to plan a wellness treatment in spring or early summer and in the first half of autumn. At this time, it is not so hot, but rather warm weather will additionally help the body with air baths.

The undoubted advantage of the Crimea over other resorts will be mud therapy. The resorts of Evpatoria itself and the nearby surrounding places are famous here as much as possible. But mud can be transported, so it will not be surprising to find mud treatment in other parts of Crimea, in places where it would seem that it should not exist.

Mud treatment is not a “divorce”, in reality, back in Soviet times, even children were sent to Crimea under sanatorium treatment programs. And in these programs for musculoskeletal diseases, for example, mud was also mandatory. They were included in the children's treatment programs and courses in neurology and a variety of other diseases. And, believe me, in Soviet times they fought against charlatans. So - there are no options here: mud therapy works at least on the basis of this argument.

When is it possible to go skiing in Crimea?

The specific ski infrastructure in the Crimean mountains is not as developed as, for example, in Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi, but nevertheless, there are equipped slopes for skis and boards on Mount Ai-Petri. Since the beginning of January, a permanent snow cover has been established on the slopes of this mountain. Which continues until the end of March. At this time, it is cool here, the air temperature can drop to 10 degrees below zero.

Climatic conditions in Crimea

There are no uniform climatic conditions on the Crimean peninsula, the weather depends on the location of a particular region. There are three main climatic zones in Crimea:

• In the west and east, as well as in the north of the peninsula, a temperate continental climate is recorded. In summer it is very hot and dry here, severe droughts are not uncommon, in winter strong winds blow over a cover with little snow.
• The southern coast of Crimea is located in the subtropical climate zone. There is a hot summer with high humidity. Snow does not fall in winter, and the weather is quite warm.
• The Crimean mountains form a special mountain climate with moderate summers with low humidity and rather cold winters with a lot of precipitation. Most of the snowfall occurs on the border between December and January.

During the year, 2470 hours of sunshine are recorded in Crimea.

Dry weather in Crimea in spring

March-March… Surprisingly, in the spring months, the minimum amount of precipitation is recorded on the Crimean peninsula. But in this season the weather is still very unstable, the climate turns to summer around April. Different years can bring different weather surprises, and in other years on March 8 you can still see snow in Crimea. But March in another year can please you with a bright sun and the widespread flowering of nature, the murmur of streams. The average air temperature is + 5 degrees.

Real warmth comes to Crimea in April. At this time, regardless of the year, the entire flora of the peninsula begins to bloom. The indescribable aroma of spring subtropics spreads around. The air temperature rises to +9, the same temperature and the water.

In May, almost everything blooms on the Crimean peninsula. Lilacs are the last to enter the flowering relay race: it usually blooms by Victory Day, and then acacia begins to bloom. The thermometer rises to +14 degrees, and the water warms up even a little more - up to +16 degrees.

	March weather	April weather	May weather
Average temperature	+5	+9	+14
Temperature during the day	+8	+13	+18
Temperature at night	+1	+5	+10
Water temperature	+8	+9	+16

Summer resort Crimea

The beginning of June on the Crimean peninsula is the universal bright sun, lush greenery. Such a pastoral picture already in July and August will be diluted in the steppe regions with yellow grass from the sun-bleached grass. However, the southern coast of the lush green foliage will not leave all summer.

Flowering of plants in the south of Crimea is supported by subtropical summer rains. It can get chilly in the mountains in summer, especially at night.

In June, the average air temperature reaches +19 degrees and rises to +23 by July and August. In June, the water is comfortable enough for swimming - its temperature is +21 degrees, rising by a degree or two in July and August.

	June weather	July weather	August weather
Average temperature	+19	+23	+22
Temperature during the day	+23	+27	+27
Temperature at night	+14	+18	+17
Water temperature	+21	+22	+23

Velvet autumn Crimea

Perhaps, early autumn is one of the most comfortable periods for recreation on the Crimean peninsula.

In contrast to the spring period, the weather is much warmer, as the sea begins to give off the solar heat accumulated over the summer. In September the average air temperature is still at +18 degrees, dropping to +13 by October.

The swimming season can continue for the first one and a half autumn months, only towards the end October the water temperature drops from +21 to +17 degrees. Even warm weather with cool nights is well suited to those who, due to their health, can tolerate an exceptionally mild climate.

In November autumn comes to the territory of the peninsula, the average air temperature drops to +8 degrees. The end of autumn brings precipitation to the territory of the peninsula, winds begin to blow. Daylight hours are shortening and the nights are getting colder.

	September weather	October weather	November weather
Average temperature	+18	+13	+8
Temperature during the day	+23	+17	+12
Temperature at night	+13	+8	+4
Water temperature	+21	+17	+15

Winter in Crimea: not quite a dead season

December in Crimea- although this is the beginning of winter, it is an unusual winter for a Muscovite.

Depending on the state of weather conditions, winter can develop differently in Crimea every year. Snow can fall only on a small part of the peninsula, and it will last no more than a week.

Permanent snow cover will remain only in the mountains, in January ski slopes open on their slopes. Storms can come to the sea coast, brought by northeast winds.

A strong wind can lead to the fact that even a positive temperature (the average air temperature gradually drops from +5 in January to +3 in February) will be perceived as negative.

If you want to visit the Crimea and combine a beach holiday with sightseeing, then it is better to choose the end of spring - the beginning of summer or September for this. In July and August, it is quite hot on the peninsula, but this heat cannot be compared with the July heat in Egypt or Turkey.

	December weather	January weather	Weather in February
Average temperature	+5	+3	+3
Temperature during the day	+8	+6	+6
Temperature at night	+1	0	0
Water temperature	+10	+8	+7

If you preferred Crimea to fashionable European resorts, honor and praise be to you, because behind all the beauties of the world, we sometimes forget that something very important and interesting is nearby. A rare country can compare with such a wealth of history as Crimea. The number of excursions is off scale, the climate is mild, there are places to go and where to lie and what to do. It's definitely worth a try!

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