Gorno-Altaysk weather in January (Russia)

What kind of weather does January bring to Gorno-Altaysk? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Gorno-Altaysk includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -20°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gorno-Altaysk in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically around 13 days days of snowfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gorno-Altaysk. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Gorno-Altaysk climate page with graphs.

 

Gorno-Altaysk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -20°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Russia in January

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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 Gorno-Altaysk 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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