Climate in Nalchik, Russia

Nalchik, Russia has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 12.3°C and the city receives roughly 697 mm of precipitation across 77 rainy days a year, with around 1902 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Nalchik is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Nalchik receives about 697 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 77 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Nalchik sees an estimated 1902 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Nalchik are Sep, May, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Nalchik has a climate comfort score of 74/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.