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 at a Glance#

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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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -2° - 4° -2° 24 mm overcast 83% 2.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable -1° - 4° -2° 29 mm overcast 83% 3.0 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 1° - 7° 1° 25 mm overcast 84% 3.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 14° 9° 25 mm overcast 85% 3.0 m/s 1.0 high 13.2h
May Very Good 12° - 19° 15° 26 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.9 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 16° - 24° 20° 20 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 15.0h
July Excellent 20° - 27° 23° 17 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 14.7h
August Excellent 19° - 26° 23° 20 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.9 m/s 1.6 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 15° - 22° 19° 41 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Good 10° - 16° 13° 48 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 5° - 11° 6° 40 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Poor 1° - 7° 1° 36 mm overcast 82% 2.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h