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Kabardino-Balkarian Republic weather in January

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

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

Kabardino-Balkarian Republic 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.

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

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Nalchik with an average of 55 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Terskol with 86 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine in Nalchik. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kabardino-Balkarian Republic climate page.

Where to go in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic?

Nalchik

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

Nalchik
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
54 mm 
13 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
70 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-6°C 
72 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Nalchik

Terskol

In January Terskol generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Terskol
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-6°C 
-15°C 
89 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-16°C 
86 mm 
13 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-15°C 
80 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Terskol

Tegenekli

In January Tegenekli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tegenekli
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-6°C 
-15°C 
76 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-17°C 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-15°C 
69 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Tegenekli

Elbrus

In January Elbrus generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Elbrus
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-6°C 
-15°C 
72 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-17°C 
70 mm 
13 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-15°C 
65 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Elbrus

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, in Russia.

Is January the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic?

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

On average, the best time to visit Kabardino-Balkarian Republic 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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