Weather in January in Kamchatka Region
Considering a trip to Kamchatka Region 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 Kamchatka Region in January?
Kamchatka Region is a region in Russia. January in Kamchatka Region generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Yelizovo to -6°C in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy and -17°C in Yelizovo. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kamchatka Region. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Yelizovo with an average of 96 mm to high snowfall in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy with 119 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 105 hours of sunlight anticipated in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at January's conditions in Kamchatka Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kamchatka Region's yearly weather, check out our Kamchatka Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Kamchatka Region?
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
In January Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yelizovo
In January Yelizovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Kamchatka Region?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kamchatka Region with often poor weather in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly tolerable weather in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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