AI-generatedNalchik at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 643 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 464 m
Climate in Nalchik
Nalchik has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Nalchik is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nalchik
The best time to visit Nalchik is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from July to October. Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is June with 78 mm.
Nalchik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nalchik in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–21 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Nalchik in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Nalchik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–22 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Nalchik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jul – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:1817:24
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:00–06:57 · evening 16:45–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–06:00 · evening 17:42–17:53
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.
October in Nalchik compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Nalchik in October?
In October, Nalchik is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nalchik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min06:18 – 17:24
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nalchik
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Nalchik: score 83 against 59. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 60 mm | 57 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nalchik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January2° · 3.3 h
In January, Nalchik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in January24February4° · 3.9 h
In February, Nalchik is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in February22March9° · 4.1 h
In March, Nalchik is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in March64April16° · 5.2 h
In April, Nalchik is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in April70May21° · 5.8 h
In May, Nalchik is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in May75June25° · 6.8 h
In June, Nalchik is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in June83July27° · 7.7 h
In July, Nalchik is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in July83August27° · 7.1 h
In August, Nalchik is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in August75September22° · 4.7 h
In September, Nalchik is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in September59October16° · 3.7 h
In October, Nalchik is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in October25November9° · 3.3 h
In November, Nalchik is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in November20December4° · 2.7 h
In December, Nalchik is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nalchik.
Nalchik in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nalchik
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 2° | −6° | 3.3 h | 9 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 4° | −5° | 3.9 h | 8 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 9° | −1° | 4.1 h | 12 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 16° | 5° | 5.2 h | 10 | 59 |
| MayMay | 70 | 21° | 10° | 5.8 h | 13 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 25° | 14° | 6.8 h | 12 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 27° | 17° | 7.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 27° | 16° | 7.1 h | 8 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 22° | 12° | 4.7 h | 9 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 16° | 6° | 3.7 h | 10 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 9° | 1° | 3.3 h | 9 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 4° | −4° | 2.7 h | 9 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Nalchik
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 3.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Nalchik, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Nalchik: 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, Nalchik has about 10 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Nalchik
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Nalchik
How breezy and how cloudy Nalchik 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 Nalchik typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Nalchik: variable cloud, with about 3.7 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 Nalchik
How often the day gets hot in Nalchik (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, Nalchik has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Nalchik
When Nalchik is likely to be white: 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, Nalchik has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Planning a trip to Nalchik
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Nalchik 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.
Nalchik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 35 min
- Distance
- 3,370 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.
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Nalchik vs Mestia
In October Nalchik has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs 45). During the day Mestia is 2 °C cooler than Nalchik. Mestia gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Nalchik | Mestia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Nalchik
When is the best time to visit Nalchik?
The best time to visit Nalchik is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nalchik?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Nalchik?
Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is June with 78 mm. The driest month is January with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nalchik get?
Nalchik gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Nalchik in?
Nalchik is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nalchik?
A nonstop flight from London to Nalchik takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nalchik?
Nalchik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 71, summer holidays 83, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 20.