SeasonMapElbrus weather in August
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August in Elbrus: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Elbrus · #1349 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 14/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Elbrus in August
Other months in Elbrus
A climbing guide's seasonal breakdown places March at the tail end of Elbrus's winter climbing season — colder temperatures and harder conditions on the routes than the spring window that follows. Their overall framing: December through March is genuine winter mountaineering, not a beginner's introduction to the peak.
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Elbrus climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Elbrus in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Elbrus's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherElbrus's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Elbrus in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Border-zone permit and registration
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe mountain sits in a controlled border zone, so foreign climbers need a permit applied for weeks ahead and are expected to register a route with the rescue service before going high. Source ↗
- Season
Summit season
15 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyThe standard summit window runs from mid-June to mid-September, and even inside it groups wait days at the huts for a weather slot. Outside it the mountain is a winter expedition.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Elbrus — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Elbrus in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Elbrus?
- August in Elbrus: nice, rainy, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Elbrus on SeasonMap's comfort score (14/100).
- What is the weather like in Elbrus in August?
- In August, Elbrus averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 10.6°C, with about 94.3 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Elbrus in August?
- Elbrus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.
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Similar destinations in Eastern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Gudauri's Alpine meadows and paragliding around 15 Jun – 15 Sep, and Mestia's Mestia to Ushguli trek season around 10 Jun – 15 Oct.