Climate Insights for Kavkazskiy

, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya, Russia

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
May
115mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kavkazskiy is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 704mm of precipitation falls per year. Kavkazskiy receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kavkazskiy 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 89cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Feb Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° Mar Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 4° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Sep Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 1° Dec Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kavkazskiy vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 22mm Feb Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kavkazskiy is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 704mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 115mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 36mm. That's 79mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 89cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Kavkazskiy is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kavkazskiy, which began on March 20, 2026. Kavkazskiy 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 230mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Expect around 57cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr 11°
May 15°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 17°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Kavkazskiy is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kavkazskiy 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
3 °C
14 km/h
41 mm
22 cm
Feb
-3 °C
6 °C
16 km/h
36 mm
16 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
9 °C
17 km/h
62 mm
15 cm
Apr
4 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
53 mm
3 cm
May
9 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
59 mm
2 cm
Nov
1 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
46 mm
12 cm
Dec
-3 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
43 mm
19 cm
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