Vladikavkaz Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Vladikavkaz is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a very cold 2°C (36°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Vladikavkaz has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1214 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Vladikavkaz shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 213 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 32 mm (1.3 in) of snowfall over 12 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Vladikavkaz Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vladikavkaz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vladikavkaz.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year