Climate of Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia
Point-value climate at Nalchik (Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian Federation). Population approximately 307,866.
Located in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian Federation, Nalchik has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 307,866. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 21.1°C / 70°F in July, with rainfall varying from 26 mm / 1 in (January) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (June) — about 654 mm / 25.7 in across the year. Nalchik is the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nalchik's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.6°C27.3°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.2°C28°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.7°C36.9°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| April | 9.6°C49.3°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 14.5°C58.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 18.7°C65.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 21.1°C70°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| August | 20.7°C69.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 16°C60.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| October | 9.8°C49.6°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 4.1°C39.4°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| December | -0.5°C31.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nalchik?
Nalchik does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Nalchik's warmest month is July at an average of 21.1°C / 70°F, and its driest month is January with about 26 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nalchik?
Nalchik, in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian Federation, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 21.1°C / 70°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 654 mm / 25.7 in, with the wettest month being June (99 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest January (26 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Nalchik in July?
The average temperature in Nalchik in July is 21.1°C / 70°F, with rainfall of about 74 mm / 2.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nalchik?
The driest month in Nalchik is January, with about 26 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -2.6°C / 27.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Nalchik?
The wettest month in Nalchik is June, with approximately 99 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall.