Weather in January in Kamchatka Region
Are you planning a trip a to Kamchatka Region in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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. It's the height of 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.For specific regional insights in Kamchatka Region, refer to the map provided below.
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
The city Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy usually sees around 105 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Kamchatka Region climate page.
Where to go in Kamchatka Region in January
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Popular destinations
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.
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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