Kabardino-Balkariya Republic weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia. Like most weather services, we show Kabardino-Balkariya Republic at one spot: Nalchik, its largest city. At 6:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Nalchik weather
Is it raining in Nalchik right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nalchik this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–16° and lows of 1–11°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Nalchik lately?
In the past 7 days, Nalchik had 2 rainy days and 9.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nalchik?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Kabardino-Balkariya Republic weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkariya Republic?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkariya Republic is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic?
June is the wettest month, with about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
Does Kabardino-Balkariya Republic have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 110 mm (4.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Nalchik), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
Weather can differ a lot within Kabardino-Balkariya Republic: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nalchik | May–Sep | None | 2–27°C | 734 mm |
| Prokhladnyy | May–Oct | None | 2–31°C | 575 mm |
| Baksan | May–Sep | None | 2–27°C | 734 mm |
| Nartkala | May–Sep | None | 2–27°C | 734 mm |
| Terek | May–Oct | None | 3–30°C | 736 mm |
| Dugulubgey | May–Sep | None | 2–27°C | 734 mm |
| Tyrnyauz | Jun–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 701 mm |
| Chegem | May–Sep | None | 2–27°C | 734 mm |