Buryatia Weather in January

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

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Ulan-Ude Arshan Goryachinsk Sukhaya

Are you planning a trip a to Buryatia, Russia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Buryatia in January

Buryatia, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Buryatia generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -16°C (3°F) and nighttime temperatures around -29°C (-20°F) in Ulan-Ude. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 7.8 mm (0.3 in) in Ulan-Ude. In Ulan-Ude, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Ulan-Ude gets around 113 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Buryatia by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in Buryatia in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Buryatia.

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 Buryatia

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

Temperature range in Buryatia (January)

Precipitation variation in Buryatia (January)

Ulan-Ude

In January Ulan-Ude generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -16°C (3°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -29°C (-20°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-16°C (3°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Min temperature
-24°C (-11°F)
-29°C (-20°F)
-26°C (-15°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
113 hours
155 hours
Monthly snowfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ulan-Ude →

Arshan

In January Arshan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -28°C (-18°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Min temperature
-26°C (-15°F)
-28°C (-18°F)
-25°C (-13°F)
Monthly snowfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arshan →

Goryachinsk

In January Goryachinsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C (-9°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-23°C (-9°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
Monthly snowfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Goryachinsk →

Sukhaya

In January Sukhaya generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C (-8°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-22°C (-8°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snowfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sukhaya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Buryatia, in Russia.

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 Buryatia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ulan-Ude -16°C (3°F) -29°C (-20°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Arshan -15°C (5°F) -28°C (-18°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Goryachinsk -15°C (5°F) -23°C (-9°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Sukhaya -15°C (5°F) -22°C (-8°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)

Buryatia weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Buryatia, Russia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ulan-Ude average around -16°C (3°F), and temperatures drop to about -29°C (-20°F) at night.

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

In Ulan-Ude, the average daytime high in January is -16°C (3°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -29°C (-20°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Buryatia, Russia during January, with Ulan-Ude averaging close to 7.8 mm (0.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Buryatia, Russia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Buryatia, Russia with often poor weather in Ulan-Ude.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Ulan-Ude. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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