Tufandağ
Mountain Mountain massif in Qusar with alpine ski resort
Tufandag in Qusar District includes a mountain area with cable cars and winter-sports facilities; tourists arrive for skiing, summer hiking and panoramic views of the Caucasus foothills.
Tips for Visiting Tufandağ #
- Take the early morning or late-afternoon cable car/gondola services at Tufandag to avoid peak queues and to get the clearest views across the Caucasus.
- Buy lift tickets in advance during the ski season and check visibility forecasts-on clear days the summit gives sweeping views of the Greater Caucasus range.
- In summer, use the resort's marked trails for short hikes and viewpoints rather than wandering off-piste; mountain weather changes fast so plan turns before afternoon storms.
Best Time to Visit Tufandağ #
Tufandag is at its best in winter for skiing (December-March) and in summer (June-September) for hiking and scenic lifts when snow has melted.
Weather & Climate near Tufandağ #
Tufandağ's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -17°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (740 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 22 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
