Beach near Makhachkala, Russia

Makhachkala Travel Guide

Russia

Makhachkala is a Russian city of around 600,000 people on the Caspian Sea, in the North Caucasus. It is served by Makhachkala Airport, the city’s main air gateway.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Makhachkala, so beach trips are not a defining part of a short visit. The city has a generally warm summer climate and cooler winters, typical of its position on the Caspian coast.

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Local time

600,541

Population

2,268 miles away

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Weather in Makhachkala

Wed

19°

Thu

20°

Fri

20°

Know before you go

Pays in RUB

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +7

Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.

Best time to visit Makhachkala

Jan

7°5

Feb

5°8

Mar

11°8

Apr

17°7

May

21°7

Jun

28°8

Jul

30°5

Aug

30°4

Sep

24°7

Oct

18°8

Nov

14°5

Dec

8°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Makhachkala

  1. Тарки

    historic site

    2.4 km

  2. Nowy Kjachulai

    historic site

    3.1 km

  3. Ак-Гёль

    park

    2.5 km

  4. Дагестанская государственная филармония имени Т.Мурадова

    music venue

    2 km

  5. Парк Ленинского Комсомола

    park

    2.7 km

  6. Национальный музей Республики Дагестан им. А. Тахо-Годи

    history museum

    1.8 km

  7. Cinema Hall

    movie theater

    3.4 km

  8. Центральная Джума-мечеть

    muslim place of worship

    1.6 km

Getting there

Makhachkala Airport · 20 km

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