Sevastopol
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK advises avoiding all travel to the area, and only essential travel with special arrangements is permitted.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- armed conflict and military operations
- risk of arbitrary detention
- limited consular support
- international sanctions and travel restrictions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sevastopol month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sevastopol are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and December the wettest (about 65 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 1.8 | 56 | 4.9 |
| February | 7.4 | 1.9 | 37 | 6.4 |
| March | 10.2 | 3.8 | 33 | 8.8 |
| April | 14.5 | 7.3 | 38 | 10.7 |
| May | 19.0 | 11.8 | 34 | 12.5 |
| June | 24.7 | 17.5 | 44 | 13.7 |
| July | 27.6 | 19.8 | 19 | 13.8 |
| August | 28.6 | 20.2 | 17 | 13.1 |
| September | 23.8 | 15.7 | 35 | 10.9 |
| October | 17.8 | 11.1 | 44 | 9.0 |
| November | 13.0 | 7.1 | 57 | 6.3 |
| December | 9.3 | 4.4 | 65 | 4.7 |
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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026Past and future events in Sevastopol
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Previously
- Founding of Sevastopol (1783)
Founded by Catherine the Great as a naval base; the city’s origins date to June 1783.
- Siege of Sevastopol (Crimean War, 1854‑1855)
Major siege during the Crimean War; the city fell after eleven months following the assault on Fort Malakoff.
- Siege of Sevastopol (World War II, 1941‑1942)
Intense Axis bombardment and a 250‑day defense; the city fell in July 1942 and was liberated in May 1944.
- 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea
Following a disputed referendum, Russia incorporated Sevastopol as a federal city; the annexation is not internationally recognized.
- 2022‑2023 Russian‑Ukrainian conflict impacts
Continued hostilities and sanctions have affected the city’s economy and security situation.
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01 · OverviewSevastopol, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sevastopol took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sevastopol
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sevastopol
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sevastopol
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sevastopol
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sevastopol
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sevastopol
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sevastopol located and what are its coordinates?
Sevastopol is situated in Ukraine at geographic coordinates 44.6080, 33.5213 with an elevation of 50 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sevastopol?
Sevastopol has a recorded population of approximately 547,820 and observes the Europe/Simferopol time zone (UAH).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sevastopol?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sevastopol include uk, ru-UA, rom, pl, hu, and the circulating currency is UAH.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sevastopol?
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