Climate Insights for Zaqatala

The climate in Zaqatala is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 694mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 110mm of rainfall. Zaqatala is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Zaqatala experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Zaqatala vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Zaqatala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 694mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 110mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 30mm. That's 80mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Zaqatala receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 245cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Zaqatala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Zaqatala, which began on September 23, 2026. Zaqatala is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Zaqatala is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zaqatala based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.