Weather in January in Dagestan
Thinking about venturing to Dagestan this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Dagestan in January?
Dagestan is a region in Russia. January in Dagestan generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -0°C in Makhachkala. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dagestan in January, check out the map below. 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.For a closer look at conditions across Dagestan, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Makhachkala with an average of 34 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Derbent with 39 mm.Average sunshine
The city Makhachkala usually sees around 73 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a more detailed look at Dagestan's conditions throughout the year, check out our Dagestan climate page.
Where to go in Dagestan in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Dagestan?
Makhachkala
In January Makhachkala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Derbent
In January Derbent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Dagestan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Makhachkala, January may not be the ideal time to visit Dagestan.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Makhachkala. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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