Dagestan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dagestan, Russia. Like most weather services, we show Dagestan at one spot: Makhachkala, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Makhachkala weather
Is it raining in Makhachkala right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Makhachkala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–18° and lows of 5–15°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Makhachkala lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Makhachkala?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Dagestan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dagestan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dagestan is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Dagestan?
October is the wettest month, with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Dagestan?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of 0°C (33°F).
Does Dagestan have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 42 mm (1.7 in).
Dagestan weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Makhachkala), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Dagestan
Weather can differ a lot within Dagestan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala | May–Oct | None | 5–29°C | 378 mm |
| Khasavyurt | May–Oct | None | 3–29°C | 423 mm |
| Derbent | May–Oct | None | 5–29°C | 403 mm |
| Kaspiysk | May–Oct | None | 5–29°C | 378 mm |
| Buynaksk | May–Oct | None | 3–29°C | 423 mm |
| Kizlyar | Apr–Oct | None | 4–34°C | 313 mm |
| Izberbash | May–Oct | None | 5–27°C | 394 mm |
| Kizilyurt | May–Oct | None | 3–29°C | 423 mm |
| Dagestanskiye Ogni | May–Oct | None | 5–29°C | 403 mm |
| Belidzhi | May–Oct | None | 5–29°C | 403 mm |
| Semender | May–Oct | None | 5–29°C | 378 mm |