Mari El Republic Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mari El Republic, Russia in January.

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Yoshkar-Ola

Planning a getaway to Mari El Republic, Russia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Mari El Republic in January

Mari El Republic, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Mari El Republic generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -6°C (21°F) and nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) in Yoshkar-Ola. 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 Mari El Republic, Russia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 51 mm (2 in) in Yoshkar-Ola.

Explore Mari El Republic by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mari El Republic — and find the best time to visit. (based on Yoshkar-Ola)

January-6°C (21°F) February-5°C (23°F) March2°C (36°F) April11°C (52°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August23°C (73°F) September17°C (63°F) October9°C (48°F) November0°C (32°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mari El Republic in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mari El Republic.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
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 Mari El Republic

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Mari El Republic, Russia?

Yoshkar-Ola

In January Yoshkar-Ola generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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.

Mari El Republic weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mari El Republic, Russia in January?

Mari El Republic, Russia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Yoshkar-Ola average around -6°C (21°F), and temperatures drop to about -13°C (9°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mari El Republic, Russia in January?

Yoshkar-Ola averages a daytime maximum of -6°C (21°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -13°C (9°F).

Does Mari El Republic, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Mari El Republic, Russia. Yoshkar-Ola averages only about 51 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mari El Republic, Russia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mari El Republic, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Yoshkar-Ola.

On average, the best time to visit Mari El Republic, Russia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Yoshkar-Ola. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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