Samursky National Park

National Park Protected coastal park with unique Caspian wetlands

On Dagestan’s Caspian coast, Samursky National Park encompasses wetlands, lagoons and shoreline habitats; visitors go for coastal birdwatching and small‑boat exploration of the delta.

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Samursky National Park
41.8500, 48.5000

How to Get to Samursky National Park #

Samursky National Park is in the Republic of Dagestan along the Caspian Sea. Access is typically by road from regional centres such as Derbent or Makhachkala; local travel arrangements and guides are recommended due to limited on-site services and variable road conditions.

Tips for Visiting Samursky National Park #

  • If visiting for wildlife, arrange a guided local excursion - the park's coastal lagoons and wetlands are best read with someone who knows migration windows.
  • Bring sun protection and drinking water; facilities are limited in many parts of the reserve.

Best Time to Visit Samursky National Park #

Spring through early autumn is best for wildlife viewing and safer access to coastal habitats.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 15-30°C
Milder weather and higher bird and plant activity along the Caspian coast.
Winter
November-March · -2-10°C
Cold and quieter; some habitats are seasonal and access can be difficult.

Weather & Climate near Samursky National Park #

Climate

Samursky National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

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

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 48 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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