Dagestan weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Dagestan: highs of 7°C (44°F) and about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 2°C (36°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and drier; January brings highs of 5°C (41°F) and 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Makhachkala, the largest city in Dagestan. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Dagestan?
least pleasant month Weather score 41/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Dagestan. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Dagestan in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 31 mm (1.2 in) falls in an average December. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Dagestan in December?
Days average 7°C (44°F) and nights 2°C (36°F).
Dagestan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 33 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| February | 5°C (41°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 27 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (48°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 23 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (57°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 27 mm | 72% | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 36 mm | 71% | best |
| June | 26°C (80°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm | 69% | best |
| July | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 26 mm | 67% | best |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm | 64% | best |
| September | 24°C (76°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 33 mm | 63% | best |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 42 mm | 65% | best |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 38 mm | 66% | fair |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 31 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dagestan in December
Weather can differ a lot within Dagestan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 31 mm | least pleasant |
| Khasavyurt | 5°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 30 mm | least pleasant |
| Derbent | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |
| Kaspiysk | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 31 mm | least pleasant |
| Buynaksk | 5°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 30 mm | least pleasant |
| Kizlyar | 6°C (43°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 26 mm | least pleasant |
| Izberbash | 8°C (46°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Kizilyurt | 5°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 30 mm | least pleasant |
| Dagestanskiye Ogni | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |
| Belidzhi | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |
| Semender | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 31 mm | least pleasant |