Nalchik Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C (36°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Nalchik has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1427 mm (56 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Nalchik can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 197 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation spread across 13 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Nalchik Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine