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Lake Kezenoyam

Lake

Lake Kezenoyam (Kezenoy-Am) sits in the North Caucasus highlands, ringed by steep peaks; hikers and anglers visit for alpine scenery, clear water and mountain trekking routes.

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Lake Kezenoyam essentials

Country: Russia
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Ruble (р.)
Language: Russian
Emergency: 102

Lake Kezenoyam at a Glance

About Lake Kezenoyam

Lake Kezenoyam is an alpine mountain lake in the North Caucasus region of Russia. It is set in high, rugged terrain and is known locally for its clear water and mountain scenery.

The lake occupies a glacial or high-mountain basin and functions as a destination for hikers and visitors to the surrounding mountains. It is part of a wider mountain landscape of peaks, valleys and seasonal pastures.

Local use includes hill farming and seasonal grazing in surrounding valleys; the lake and environs are valued for their natural scenery rather than developed tourism infrastructure.

Geographically, the lake sits in the highlands of the North Caucasus within the Russian Federation, surrounded by steep slopes and alpine terrain.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake Kezenoyam

Best in summer (June-August) when the alpine lake is ice‑free and mountain access is at its easiest.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-20°C
Short, mild summer when the alpine lake is ice‑free and hiking is most accessible.
Late autumn-Winter-Spring
Sep-May · -15-5°C
Long, cold season with snow and ice; the lake is often frozen and many mountain routes are impassable without winter gear.

Weather & Climate near Lake Kezenoyam

Climate

Lake Kezenoyam's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -10° - -2° -11° 21 mm overcast 79% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Poor -10° - -1° -10° 23 mm overcast 78% 2.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Poor -7° - 2° -5° 38 mm overcast 74% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable -1° - 9° 2° 67 mm overcast 72% 2.5 m/s 1.2 high 13.2h
May Acceptable 3° - 13° 7° 93 mm overcast 71% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Acceptable 7° - 16° 11° 104 mm overcast 66% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 15.1h
July Good 10° - 19° 14° 95 mm overcast 63% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 14.8h
August Good 9° - 18° 14° 82 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Very Good 6° - 15° 11° 58 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.2 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 1° - 10° 4° 33 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable -4° - 5° -2° 29 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor -8° - 0° -8° 20 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h