Makhachkala weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, August – October
What is the weather like in Makhachkala in August?
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.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 79 | 89 |
| Day | 30° | 30° | 24° |
| Night | 21° | 22° | 17° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° | 23° |
| Sun | 10 h | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 5 | 5 | 7 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 14 h 0 min04:55 – 18:55
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 16 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 17 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 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Makhachkala in August: quick answers
Is Makhachkala hot in August?
Yes. In August, Makhachkala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Makhachkala in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Makhachkala in August?
Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total.
Makhachkala month by month
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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