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Elista weather in January (Kalmykia, Russia)

What does the weather outlook for Elista look like in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Elista includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Elista in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 73 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 Elista. May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Elista, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 73 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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