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Karaganda weather in January (Kazakhstan)

How does the weather in Karaganda usually fare in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Karaganda tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -9°C. At night, they generally drop to -18°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Karaganda in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 107 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Karaganda. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Karaganda, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in January

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan 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?

Visitors traveling to Karaganda 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
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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