Nalchik Climate by Month
Nalchik experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Nalchik is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -6°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Nalchik has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1427 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Nalchik can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 197 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 54 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 13 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Nalchik can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Nalchik in Russia
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and June.
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 197 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 236 hours of sunshine.
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