Mount Dyultydag Mountain
High Dagestani mountain in the Greater Caucasus
A peak in Dagestan's section of the Caucasus, Mount Dyultydag attracts trekkers and climbers interested in alpine terrain, remote villages and mountain landscapes.
Mount Dyultydag at a Glance#
How to Get to Mount Dyultydag#
Mount Dyultydag is reached via regional roads from Makhachkala and Dagestan’s lowland cities. Travel typically requires arranging local transport to mountain villages and then trekking routes; hire local drivers and guides for safe access and up-to-date route information.
Tips for Visiting Mount Dyultydag#
- Hire a local guide for the best route-Dagestan's mountain trails can be complex and signage is limited.
- Check regional security advisories before travel and travel with reputable local contacts.
- Prepare for stark alpine conditions: temperature drops quickly with elevation and microclimates are common.
Best Time to Visit Mount Dyultydag#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn when trails are accessible and weather is moderate.
Weather & Climate near Mount Dyultydag#
Mount Dyultydag's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -18°C to 10°C. Moderate rainfall (875 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -17° - -10° | -23° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -18° - -10° | -21° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -16° - -8° | -19° | 63 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 90 mm | some cloud | 67% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | -1° | 69 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -4° | -14° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -15° - -8° | -19° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |