Vodopad Chyrkhalyu Waterfall

Scenic waterfall in Dagestan's mountainous landscape

A waterfall in Dagestan, visited for its cascade and the surrounding Caucasus foothills; hikers come for rugged mountain scenery and nearby village landscapes. Expect gravel tracks and remote terrain rather than developed tourist facilities.

Vodopad Chyrkhalyu at a Glance#

Address: Vodopad Chyrkhalyu (Chyrkhalyu Waterfall), Dagestan, Russia

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How to Get to Vodopad Chyrkhalyu#

Access is typically from regional roads and requires a transfer from Makhachkala, the republic’s capital. Visitors should arrange local transport into the mountain valleys and then a short hike; because public transport is limited, hiring a driver or guide in Makhachkala is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Vodopad Chyrkhalyu#

Bring sturdy footwear - trails to waterfalls in Dagestan can be rocky and steep.
Local taxi drivers in Makhachkala know regional pocket routes; arrange transport from the nearest city rather than relying on sparse buses.
Hire a local guide if unfamiliar with the region; mountain paths can be confusing and cell coverage is intermittent.

Best Time to Visit Vodopad Chyrkhalyu#

Best after snowmelt when the waterfall has maximum flow (late spring to early summer); late summer is more stable for hiking.

Late spring-early summer

May-June · 8-22°C

Snowmelt swells waterfalls and mountain rivers; blossoms and green valleys.

Late summer-early autumn

August-September · 12-20°C

Drier trails and cooler mountain temperatures for walking and photography.

Weather & Climate near Vodopad Chyrkhalyu#

Climate

Vodopad Chyrkhalyu's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (712 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

27°

Warmest Month

-30°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-12° – -5°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-13° – -4°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-9° – -1°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 6°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.4h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

113 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 3°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -2°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight