Bashkortostan Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bashkortostan, Russia in January.

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Ufa Sterlitamak Zelenaya Polyana Abzakovo

Planning a journey to Bashkortostan, Russia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bashkortostan in January

Bashkortostan, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Bashkortostan generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -10°C (14°F) in Abzakovo to -8°C (18°F) in Ufa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -15°C (5°F) in Ufa and -19°C (-2°F) in Abzakovo. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Bashkortostan, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Bashkortostan, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Zelenaya Polyana with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to moderate snowfall in Sterlitamak with 50 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Ufa receives roughly 59 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Bashkortostan in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bashkortostan

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Bashkortostan, Russia?

Temperature range in Bashkortostan (January)

Precipitation variation in Bashkortostan (January)

Ufa

In January Ufa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
59 hours
96 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ufa →

Sterlitamak

In January Sterlitamak generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sterlitamak →

Zelenaya Polyana

In January Zelenaya Polyana generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-18°C (0°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Monthly snowfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zelenaya Polyana →

Abzakovo

In January Abzakovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C (-2°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Min temperature
-17°C (1°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Monthly snowfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Abzakovo →

Novoabzakovo

In January Novoabzakovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C (-2°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Min temperature
-17°C (1°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snowfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Novoabzakovo →

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In our records: Russia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Russia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Russia dropped to -48°C (-54°F) in Tomsk on January 13, 2006.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Russia was -41°C (-42°F) in Kemerovo on January 6, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bashkortostan in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ufa -8°C (18°F) -15°C (5°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Sterlitamak -8°C (18°F) -15°C (5°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Zelenaya Polyana -10°C (14°F) -18°C (0°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Abzakovo -10°C (14°F) -19°C (-2°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Novoabzakovo -10°C (14°F) -19°C (-2°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Yakty-Kul -10°C (14°F) -18°C (0°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

Bashkortostan weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bashkortostan, Russia in January?

In January, Bashkortostan, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Ufa sees daytime temperatures near -8°C (18°F), with nights cooling to roughly -15°C (5°F).

What is the average temperature in Bashkortostan, Russia in January?

In Ufa, the average daytime high in January is -8°C (18°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -15°C (5°F).

Does Bashkortostan, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Bashkortostan, Russia. Ufa averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bashkortostan, Russia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Bashkortostan, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Ufa.

On average, the best time to visit Bashkortostan, Russia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Ufa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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