Wrangel Island weather in January (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

How is January weather typically in Wrangel Island? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Wrangel Island typically includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -21°C. At night, they generally drop to -25°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Wrangel Island in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 2 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wrangel Island, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 2 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 Wrangel Island 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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