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Mount Elbrus

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Mount Elbrus

Russia
Best timeJun–Aug
Set inRussia
In season~21°F high
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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

-31–28°F
CurrencyRUB
LanguageRussian
TimezoneUTC+03:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Mount Elbrus
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Aug, Oct. Go in Jul, Sep, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 60%
WarmestAug · 28°F
WettestJun
Best windowJun–Aug
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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

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. It is situated in the southern Russian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria in the western extension of Ciscaucasia, and is the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Aug, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Gelati Monastery
75 mi away
Batumi Botanical Garden
121 mi away
Sanahin Monastery
194 mi away
Haghpat Monastery
195 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Elbrus?

The best time to visit Mount Elbrus is June–August, in Russia.

Where is Mount Elbrus?

Mount Elbrus is in Russia.

What is Mount Elbrus known for?

Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant stratovolcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. It is situated in the southern Russian republic of Kabardino-Balkaria in the western extension of Ciscaucasia, and is the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains.

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