Chechen Republic Weather in January

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

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Grozny

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

What to Expect in Chechen Republic in January

Chechen Republic, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Chechen Republic generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Grozny. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Chechen Republic, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Chechen Republic, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 41 mm (1.6 in) in Grozny.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Grozny experiences about 60 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Chechen Republic in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Chechen Republic

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Chechen Republic, Russia?

Grozny

In January Grozny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
60 hours
70 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
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Weather conditions
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Climate in Grozny →

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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.

Chechen Republic weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chechen Republic, Russia in January?

Expect poor weather across Chechen Republic, Russia in January. The popular destination of Grozny averages 4°C (39°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Chechen Republic, Russia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Grozny peak at roughly 4°C (39°F) in January, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does Chechen Republic, Russia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chechen Republic, Russia during January, with Grozny averaging close to 41 mm (1.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chechen Republic, Russia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Chechen Republic, Russia with often poor weather in Grozny.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Grozny. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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