Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia in January.

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Anadyr

Thinking about venturing to Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in January

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -17°C (1°F) and nighttime temperatures around -23°C (-9°F) in Anadyr. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 33 mm (1.3 in) in Anadyr.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Anadyr gets roughly 30 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Chukotka Autonomous Okrug by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug — and find the best time to visit. (based on Anadyr)

January-17°C (1°F) February-16°C (3°F) March-12°C (10°F) April-6°C (21°F) May2°C (36°F) This monthJune6°C (43°F) July10°C (50°F) August11°C (52°F) September8°C (46°F) October0°C (32°F) November-6°C (21°F) December-14°C (7°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia?

Anadyr

In January Anadyr generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C (1°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C (-9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-23°C (-9°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
Monthly sun hours
15 hours
30 hours
103 hours
Monthly snowfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, 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.

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia in January?

In January, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Anadyr sees daytime temperatures near -17°C (1°F), with nights cooling to roughly -23°C (-9°F).

What is the average temperature in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia in January?

In Anadyr, the average daytime high in January is -17°C (1°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -23°C (-9°F).

Does Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia. Anadyr averages only about 33 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Anadyr, January may not be the ideal time to visit Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia.

On average, the best time to visit Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Anadyr.

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