Weather in January in Kalmykia
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.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Elista. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kalmykia 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 Kalmykia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 36 mm in Elista.Average sunshine
The city Elista usually sees around 73 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a more detailed look at Kalmykia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Kalmykia climate page.
Where to go in Kalmykia in January
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Russia, check out our Kalmykia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Kalmykia?
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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