Nordovy | TravelDojo

How to Get to Nordovy #

Approach by road from Makhachkala, the regional capital; local buses and marshrutkas serve many coastal and mountain settlements. For rural points, hire a local driver familiar with mountain roads.

Tips for Visiting Nordovy #

Respect local customs and avoid photographing sensitive sites without permission.
If approaching by road, check mountain pass conditions and local traffic advisories, especially in winter.
Hire a local guide for remote or rural excursions - they can translate and smooth logistics.

Best Time to Visit Nordovy #

Late spring through early autumn is generally the most practical time for visits.

Late Spring-Early Autumn

May-Sep · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Warmer weather and accessible roads; rural festivals and daily life are easier to observe.

Winter

Dec-Feb · -5-5°C (23-41°F)

Snow can transform coastal Dagestan into a stark, dramatic landscape but travel becomes harder.

Weather & Climate near Nordovy #

Climate

Nordovy's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-18°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 5°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 14°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

14° – 21°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 8°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

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