When does the ski season start in Dombai? Which months are best to go if you are a backpacker? We will tell you what the weather is in each of the seasons and when it is better to go to rest.
Winter: ski season in Dombai
Winter in Dombai is very mild, there is a lot of snow (up to 2-2.5 m), which is conducive to recreation at the resort. On average, the temperature in December is −1 ° С during the day, −2 ° С in January, and about 0 ° С in February.
The main thing that interests tourists is when the ski season begins in Dombai. The skiing season starts at the beginning December (sometimes - the end of November), and ends at the end april, although some manage to ride in early May. However, at this time the snow is already heavy, sticky, caked.
Before the trip, it is better to check the weather on the resort's website. Experienced tourists are advised to ride in February and March - at this time, according to reviews, the best snow cover.
Winter is the high season in Dombai, and it is better to book accommodation (especially for the New Year) in the fall. Remember: there are a lot of tourists during the holidays, and prices rise significantly. We recommend looking for hotels on the services Roomguru or Hotelluk - we book accommodation there when we travel.
Interesting to know: winter rest in Krasnaya Polyana, Abkhazia and Crimea.
Spring in Dombai
In March, they are still actively skiing, and, according to tourists, this is one of the most favorable months for skiers: warm and powdery. In general, the snow begins to melt at the end of April, and at this time the ski season in Dombai ends. The real spring in Dombai comes in May, although at the beginning of this month you can sometimes even ride if a particularly snowy, prolonged winter has stood out.
The average daily temperature in March is +2 ... + 3 ° С, in April +8 ... + 9 ° С, in May +12 ... + 15 ° С. May is the rainiest and most volatile month of the year (up to 12 days), and if you decide to visit Dombay at this time, it is better to bring a raincoat.
Summer: hiking and climbing season
Since Dombay is predominantly a winter resort, summer is a low season. There are quite a few people, mainly those who are engaged in mountaineering and trekking come, so the prices become quite affordable. However, due to the low tourist flow, some infrastructure facilities (cafes, restaurants, hotels, cable cars) are "resting".
Summer is the hiking season in Dombai. At this time, there is space for exploring the surrounding mountains, hiking is possible along any route. At the beginning of summer, snow can still lie in many places (at height and in the shade), so July, August and September are more popular among mountain hikers, when it is comfortable to sleep in a tent at night.
In Dombai, it is usually sunny and dry in summer, although the weather is sometimes changeable. In June, the daytime temperature averages +18 ... + 19 ° С, in July and August around +21 ... + 22 ° С. However, when heading to the mountains, remember that the closer to the top, the colder, but at the same time use sunscreen and cover exposed areas of the body - you can get seriously burned.
Autumn in Dombai
Autumn, namely October, is the most beautiful time: the monotony of green is diluted with bright autumn colors, and on the slope of Mussa-Achitara you can already find snow. However, the weather is getting a little worse, and we recommend that you carefully study the forecast before your trip. We were lucky, and almost all the time of our vacation in Dombai at the beginning of October, the sun was shining on us.
The average daily temperature in September is + 16 ° С, in October it is already + 10 ° С, and in November it is about + 4 ° С. It can even snow a little at the end of October, which is the end of the hiking season. November is considered a low season: the first tourists appear only at the end of the month if there is a lot of snow.
Hiking in September and October is good, as there are very few tourists and you can enjoy the beauty of the mountains alone. It is quite warm in the valley, sometimes even hot (however, it is cool in the morning and in the evening), and at an altitude of 2500 meters it is better to have a windproof jacket, hat / cap, gloves and a scarf with you. Do not forget about sunglasses and sunscreen: even in October, your face can easily turn red.
