Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic Weather by Month and Climate Averages
April is the warmest month (average high 10°C) and December the coldest (average low -6°C).
Nalchik climate at a glance
Nalchik weather by month
Nalchik weather in January
In January, Nalchik averages a high of 2°C and a low of -5°C. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The January record high is 18°C (2023) and the record low is -27°C (1977).
Nalchik weather in February
In February, Nalchik averages a high of 3°C and a low of -4°C. The sun is out about 31% of daylight hours. The February record high is 21°C (1978) and the record low is -25°C (1991).
Nalchik weather in March
In March, Nalchik averages a high of 8°C and a low of 0°C. The sun is out about 25% of daylight hours. The March record high is 27°C (1993) and the record low is -19°C (1985).
Nalchik weather in April
In April, Nalchik averages a high of 10°C and a low of 2°C. The sun is out about 35% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (1975) and the record low is -6°C (1981).
Nalchik weather in November
In November, Nalchik averages a high of 5°C and a low of -3°C. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The November record high is 24°C (1992) and the record low is -19°C (1993).
Nalchik weather in December
In December, Nalchik averages a high of 6°C and a low of -6°C. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The December record high is 18°C (2012) and the record low is -21°C (1993).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nalchik
August is the sunniest month in Nalchik, with sunshine about 64% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 25%. Over the year the sun shines about 39% of daylight hours. Nalchik is sunnier than 74% of Russia.
Humidity peaks in December at 80% and is lowest in August at 66%.
Nalchik has about 2 days a year above 32°C. Nalchik is cooler than 84% of Russia.
First and last freeze in Nalchik
The first fall freeze in Nalchik typically comes around October 27, and the last spring freeze around April 3. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 207 days.
Nalchik weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Nalchik station is 36°C, on September 11, 1977. The coldest is -27°C, on January 4, 1977.
The wettest day on record brought 138 mm of rain, on August 22, 1989.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 mm | 11 | 76% | 37% | 18° | -27° |
| February | 22 mm | 10 | 74% | 31% | 21° | -25° |
| March | 38 mm | 12 | 78% | 25% | 27° | -19° |
| April | 41 mm | 8 | 71% | 35% | 29° | -6° |
| May | 50 mm | 7 | 75% | 32% | 31° | -4° |
| June | 73 mm | 8 | 73% | 41% | 34° | 4° |
| July | 41 mm | 6 | 67% | 52% | 35° | 6° |
| August | — | — | 66% | 64% | 36° | 2° |
| September | — | — | 76% | 42% | 36° | 2° |
| October | — | — | 78% | 41% | 29° | -6° |
| November | 34 mm | 11 | 79% | 34% | 24° | -19° |
| December | 26 mm | 11 | 80% | 33% | 18° | -21° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Nalchik climate questions
What is the hottest month in Nalchik?
April is the warmest month in Nalchik, with an average high of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Nalchik?
December is the coldest month in Nalchik, with an average low of -6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Nalchik?
The record high at the Nalchik station is 36°C, set on September 11, 1977. The record low is -27°C, on January 4, 1977.
What is the sunniest month in Nalchik?
August is the sunniest month in Nalchik, with sunshine about 64% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Nalchik?
The first fall freeze in Nalchik typically comes around October 27. The last spring freeze is around April 3.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station NALCIK (4 km away).
Climate for places near Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station NALCIK.