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Kapova Cave

Russia

Best timeMay–Sep

Set inRussia

In season~72°F high

Climate5–81°F

CurrencyRUB

LanguageRussian

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Kapova Cave

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Aug. Go in Apr, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 55%

WarmestJul · 81°F

WettestMar

Best windowMay–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Shulgan-Tash Cave, also known as Kapova Cave, is a limestone karst cave in the Burzyansky District of Bashkortostan, Russia. It is located in the southern Ural Mountains, on the Belaya River in the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve, approximately 200 km (120 mi) south-east of Ufa.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapova Cave?

The best time to visit Kapova Cave is May–September, in Russia.

Where is Kapova Cave?

Kapova Cave is in Russia.

What is Kapova Cave known for?

Shulgan-Tash Cave, also known as Kapova Cave, is a limestone karst cave in the Burzyansky District of Bashkortostan, Russia. It is located in the southern Ural Mountains, on the Belaya River in the Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve, approximately 200 km (120 mi) south-east of Ufa.

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