Best Time to Visit Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Makhachkala is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Makhachkala for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July–August and December–May; the wetter half falls in June and September–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.7°C / 33.3°F in January to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in July, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in (April) to 45 mm / 1.8 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Makhachkala's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 16.5°C61.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.8°C71.2°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.1°C75.4°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.6°C67.3°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makhachkala?
The best time to visit Makhachkala for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 24.7°C / 76.5°F, and the driest is April with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Makhachkala's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Makhachkala?
The rainy season at Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan runs through June and September–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 30 mm / 1.2 in. The wettest single month is September (45 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the driest month in Makhachkala?
The driest month in Makhachkala is April, averaging about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 10.6°C / 51.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Makhachkala?
The least comfortable months for travel to Makhachkala — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 45 mm / 1.8 in in September, and the coldest month averages 0.7°C / 33.3°F.
Is Makhachkala climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Makhachkala figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Russian Federation figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Makhachkala specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.