Barnaul weather in January (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

Is January a good time to explore Barnaul weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Barnaul usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -11°C. But by evening, they drop to around -20°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Barnaul in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 77 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Barnaul. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barnaul climate page with graphs.

 

Barnaul, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -20°C  

Max Temperature -11°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 77 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in January

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Barnaul should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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