Kaluga Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kaluga Region, Russia in January.

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Thinking about venturing to Kaluga Region, Russia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kaluga Region in January

Kaluga Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Kaluga Region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) in Kaluga. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kaluga Region, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 49 mm (1.9 in) in Kaluga.

Explore Kaluga Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kaluga Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kaluga)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September18°C (64°F) October10°C (50°F) November3°C (37°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kaluga Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kaluga Region.

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 Kaluga Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kaluga Region, Russia?

Temperature range in Kaluga Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Kaluga Region (January)

Kaluga

In January Kaluga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaluga →

Obninsk

In January Obninsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Obninsk →

Petrovo

In January Petrovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Petrovo →

Tarusa

In January Tarusa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
39 hours
75 hours
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tarusa →

Volkovskoye

In January Volkovskoye generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
39 hours
75 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Volkovskoye →

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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 Kaluga Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kaluga -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Obninsk -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Petrovo -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Tarusa -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Volkovskoye -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Balabanovo -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Kaluga Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kaluga Region, Russia in January?

January in Kaluga Region, Russia brings poor weather. In Kaluga, daytime temperatures are typically around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime lows hover near -9°C (16°F).

What is the average temperature in Kaluga Region, Russia in January?

Average temperatures in Kaluga Region, Russia during January range from a nighttime low near -9°C (16°F) to a daytime high around -3°C (27°F) in Kaluga.

Does Kaluga Region, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Kaluga Region, Russia. Kaluga averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kaluga Region, Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kaluga, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kaluga Region, Russia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Kaluga. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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