Karakol weather in January (Kyrgyzstan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Karakol during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Karakol generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -6°C, cooling off to about -16°C at night. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Karakol in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Karakol. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Karakol, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Kyrgyzstan in January

Find out more about the weather in Kyrgyzstan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Karakol 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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