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.
Tufandağ at a Glance#
Admission: Free (natural mountain).
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.
Winter (ski season)
December-March · -5-5°C
Coldest months with reliable snow at ski elevations; ideal for skiing and winter sports when lifts and facilities are open.
Summer (hiking and sightseeing)
June-September · 10-20°C
Milder weather with green landscapes and open cable cars/lifts - good for hiking and alpine sightseeing.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, October-November · 0-10°C
Variable conditions with possible late/early snow or muddy trails; some resort facilities may operate reduced hours.
Weather & Climate near Tufandağ#
Climate
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 46
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -17° - -9° | -22° | 22 mm | overcast | 78% | 6.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -17° - -9° | -21° | 31 mm | overcast | 77% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -16° - -8° | -19° | 61 mm | overcast | 73% | 4.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -9° - -2° | -12° | 97 mm | overcast | 71% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Poor | -6° - 2° | -7° | 122 mm | overcast | 66% | 4.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 7° | -2° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 4.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 3.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 4° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | -1° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -6° - 2° | -7° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -3° | -13° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -6° | -18° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |