AI-generatedMakhachkala at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Aug – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 352 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Makhachkala
Makhachkala has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Makhachkala is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, August – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:0217:09
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:44–06:40 · evening 16:31–17:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:44 · evening 17:27–17:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Makhachkala in October?
In October, Makhachkala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min06:02 – 17:09
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Makhachkala
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.2 – 19.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Makhachkala ranges from 4.6 °C in February to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.6 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.9° | 4.7° | 7.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.6° | 3.2° | 5.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.3° | 4.5° | 6.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.2° | 7.7° | 10.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.3° | 14.0° | 16.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.4° | 19.4° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 24.0° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.9° | 24.6° | 27.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.8° | 21.9° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.1° | 17.2° | 19.2° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 13.1° | 11.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.6° | 7.1° | 9.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Makhachkala
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Makhachkala, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Makhachkala
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Makhachkala: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Makhachkala has about 6 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Makhachkala
How breezy and how cloudy Makhachkala is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Makhachkala typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Apr, Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Makhachkala: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Makhachkala
How often the day gets hot in Makhachkala (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Makhachkala has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Makhachkala
Snow is possible in Makhachkala, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Makhachkala.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Makhachkala
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 38 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | 5° | −1° | 5.9° | 2.5 h | 5 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 6° | −1° | 4.6° | 3.3 h | 5 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 10° | 3° | 5.3° | 4.3 h | 6 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 16° | 8° | 9.2° | 6.3 h | 7 | 29 |
| MayMay | 90 | 22° | 13° | 15.3° | 8.4 h | 8 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 18° | 21.4° | 9.5 h | 5 | 32 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 30° | 21° | 24.9° | 9.9 h | 5 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 30° | 22° | 25.9° | 9.3 h | 5 | 31 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 24° | 17° | 22.8° | 7.5 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 18° | 11° | 18.1° | 5.2 h | 6 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 12° | 6° | 13.1° | 3.2 h | 5 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 7° | 2° | 8.6° | 2.3 h | 5 | 20 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.98° N, 47.50° E · 0 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Makhachkala
The best time to visit Makhachkala is from May to June and from August to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is September with 45 mm of precipitation.
Makhachkala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Makhachkala in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Makhachkala in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Makhachkala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Makhachkala in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Makhachkala for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Makhachkala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Makhachkala: score 94 against 82. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 94better |
| Day high | 18° | 28° |
| Night low | 11° | 18° |
| Sea | 18.1° | 21.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 32 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Makhachkala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January5° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In January, Makhachkala is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in January29February6° · Sea 5° · 3 h
In February, Makhachkala is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in February41March10° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In March, Makhachkala is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in March75April16° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In April, Makhachkala is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in April90May22° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In May, Makhachkala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in May94June28° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Makhachkala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in June77July30° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Makhachkala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in July79August30° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Makhachkala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in August89September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Makhachkala is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in September82October18° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In October, Makhachkala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in October47November12° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In November, Makhachkala is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in November28December7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Makhachkala is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makhachkala.
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In October Makhachkala has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs. 76). During the day it is about as warm in Derbent as in Makhachkala. The sea in Derbent is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Makhachkala | Derbent |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sea | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Aug – Oct | Jun – Aug |
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Planning a trip to Makhachkala
Weather for your travel dates
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Makhachkala in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Makhachkala has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Makhachkala
When is the best time to visit Makhachkala?
The best time to visit Makhachkala is from May to June and from August to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Makhachkala?
The sea temperature in Makhachkala ranges from 4.6 °C in February to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Makhachkala in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Makhachkala?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Makhachkala?
The wettest month is September with 45 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Makhachkala get?
Makhachkala gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Makhachkala in?
Makhachkala uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Makhachkala?
A nonstop flight from London to Makhachkala takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Makhachkala?
Makhachkala has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 28.
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