Climate Insights for El’brus

The climate in El’brus is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 906mm of precipitation falls per year. El’brus receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El’brus 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 -17°C. El’brus experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in El’brus vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

El’brus is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 906mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 114mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 51mm. That's 63mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. El’brus receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 357cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

El’brus is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in El’brus, which began on March 20, 2026. El’brus 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El’brus 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.