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Makhachkala weather in January (Dagestan, Russia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Makhachkala in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Makhachkala includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Makhachkala in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 73 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Makhachkala, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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