Kabardino-Balkarian Republic Weather in January

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

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Nalchik Terskol Tegenekli Elbrus

Considering a trip to Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in January

Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia is a region in Russia. In January, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic experiences a range of weather conditions, with very cold temperatures and moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -8°C (18°F) in Tegenekli to 2°C (36°F) in Nalchik. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in Nalchik and -17°C (1°F) in Tegenekli. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Nalchik with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Terskol with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Nalchik sees roughly 70 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Kabardino-Balkarian Republic by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nalchik)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in January

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

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 Kabardino-Balkarian Republic

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia?

Temperature range in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (January)

Precipitation variation in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (January)

Nalchik

In January Nalchik generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
70 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Terskol

In January Terskol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C (3°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
-15°C (5°F)
-16°C (3°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Tegenekli

In January Tegenekli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°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
-15°C (5°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
76 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Elbrus

In January Elbrus generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°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
-15°C (5°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nalchik 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Terskol -8°C (18°F) -16°C (3°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Tegenekli -8°C (18°F) -17°C (1°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Elbrus -8°C (18°F) -17°C (1°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Kabardino-Balkarian Republic weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia in January?

January in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia brings poor weather. In Nalchik, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -6°C (21°F).

What is the average temperature in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia in January?

In Nalchik, the average daytime high in January is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

Does Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia. Nalchik averages only about 55 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia with often poor weather in Nalchik.

On average, the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia is in July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Nalchik. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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