Karachay-Cherkessia Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in January.

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Dombay

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What to Expect in Karachay-Cherkessia in January

Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Karachay-Cherkessia generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Dombay. 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 explore the conditions in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 136 mm (5.4 in) in Dombay.

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Best Places to Visit in Karachay-Cherkessia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 Karachay-Cherkessia

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia?

Dombay

In January Dombay generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
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Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
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Climate in Dombay →

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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.

Karachay-Cherkessia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in January?

In January, Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Dombay sees daytime temperatures near -3°C (27°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in January?

In Dombay, the average daytime high in January is -3°C (27°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -11°C (12°F).

Does Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia. Average snowfall in Dombay sits around 136 mm (5.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dombay, January may not be the ideal time to visit Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Dombay. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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