Vladivostok
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Vladivostok month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vladivostok are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low -13°C), and August the wettest (about 206 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.8 | -13.3 | 12 | 8.1 |
| February | -3.2 | -10.1 | 12 | 8.7 |
| March | 3.7 | -3.1 | 32 | 9.3 |
| April | 9.6 | 2.6 | 42 | 9.4 |
| May | 14.3 | 8.4 | 86 | 9.7 |
| June | 17.6 | 13.4 | 104 | 8.5 |
| July | 22.6 | 18.8 | 103 | 8.7 |
| August | 23.9 | 20.1 | 206 | 8.5 |
| September | 20.3 | 15.5 | 78 | 9.2 |
| October | 13.1 | 7.2 | 54 | 8.3 |
| November | 3.9 | -2.2 | 57 | 7.2 |
| December | -4.8 | -10.8 | 11 | 7.2 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026Past and future events in Vladivostok
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Previously
- Documented history · 1861
On October 31, 1861, the first civilian settler, a merchant, Yakov Lazarevich Semyonov, arrived in Vladivostok with his family.
- Documented history · 1862
On March 15, 1862, the first act of his purchase of land was registered, and in 1870 Semyonov was elected the first head of the post, and a local self-government emerged.
- Documented history · 1871
In 1871, the main naval base of the Siberian Military Flotilla, the headquarters of the military governor and other naval departments were transferred from Nikolaevsk-on-Amur to Vladivostok.
- Documented history · 1878
In the 1870s, the government encouraged resettlement to the South Ussuri region, which contributed to an increase in the population of the post: according to the first census of 1878, there were 4,163 inhabitants.
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01 · OverviewVladivostok, in brief
Vladivostok is the administrative center of Primorsky Krai and the capital of the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia. Situated around the Golden Horn Bay on the Sea of Japan, the city serves as the largest Russian port on the Pacific Ocean and functions as the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Founded on July 2, 1860, as a Russian military outpost, the settlement evolved into a significant Pacific naval base by 1872. Early demographic shifts brought profound diversity to the area. By 1914, the population surpassed 100,000 residents, with ethnic Russians comprising slightly less than half of the inhabitants alongside large Asian communities. During this period of rapid economic growth, public life flourished through numerous associations, ranging from hobby groups to charities.
Geographical positioning deeply shapes the cultural and physical landscape of the region. Located approximately 45 kilometers from the China–Russia border and 134 kilometers from the North Korea–Russia border, the city combines an Asian setting with Russian architecture, earning the designation of Europe in the Far East. Historical ties and exchanges are further reflected in its naming history, including the Mandarin Chinese designation Haishenwai and contemporary historical references.
Following political upheavals, including the Russian Revolution and subsequent foreign occupations that ended when Japanese forces withdrew in 1922, the area maintained its status as an international nexus. Today, foreign consulates and businesses operate offices within the municipal boundaries, and the city hosts the annual Eastern Economic Forum, cementing its role as a primary cultural, economic, scientific, and tourism hub in the Russian Far East.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vladivostok
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01 · Q&AWhere is Vladivostok located and what are its coordinates?
Vladivostok is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 43.1056, 131.8735, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Vladivostok?
Vladivostok has a recorded population of approximately 604,901 and observes the Asia/Vladivostok time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Vladivostok?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Vladivostok include Russian, TT, XAL, CAU, ADY, KV, CE, TYV, CV, UDM, TUT, MNS, BUA, MYV, MDF, CHM, BA, INH, KBD, KRC, AV, SAH, NOG, with RUB used for local transactions.
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