Barnaul weather in January (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

What can you expect from the weather in Barnaul during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Barnaul generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -11°C. But by evening, they drop to around -20°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Barnaul in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of snow.

The city usually sees around 77 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Barnaul in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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