
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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Weather in Makhachkala
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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°5Feb
5°8Mar
11°8Apr
17°7May
21°7Jun
28°8Jul
30°5Aug
30°4Sep
24°7Oct
18°8Nov
14°5Dec
8°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Makhachkala
Тарки
historic site
2.4 km
Nowy Kjachulai
historic site
3.1 km
Альбурикент
historic site
3.5 km
Ак-Гёль
park
2.5 km
2 km
2.7 km
Национальный музей Республики Дагестан им. А. Тахо-Годи
history museum
1.8 km
Cinema Hall
movie theater
3.4 km
Getting there
Makhachkala Airport · 20 km
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