Kalmykia weather in January
Planning a journey to Kalmykia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kalmykia in January?
Kalmykia is a region in Russia. January in Kalmykia generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Elista. 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.
January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 36 mm in Elista. Elista experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 73 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at January's conditions in Kalmykia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kalmykia's yearly weather, check out our Kalmykia climate page.
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Average weather in Elista
In January Elista generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Kalmykia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kalmykia due to the typically poor weather in Elista.
On average, the best time to visit Kalmykia is in May, August and September with generally perfect weather in Elista. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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