Orenburg Region Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to Orenburg Region, Russia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Orenburg Region in January

Orenburg Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Orenburg Region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -7°C (19°F) and nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) in Orenburg. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Orenburg Region, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Orenburg Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 42 mm (1.7 in) in Orenburg.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Orenburg experiences about 78 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Orenburg Region by month

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

January-7°C (19°F) February-6°C (21°F) March1°C (34°F) April14°C (57°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August28°C (82°F) September22°C (72°F) October12°C (54°F) November2°C (36°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Orenburg Region in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Orenburg Region

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Orenburg Region, Russia?

Orenburg

In January Orenburg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
78 hours
120 hours
Monthly snowfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
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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.

Orenburg Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Orenburg Region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Orenburg sees daytime temperatures near -7°C (19°F), with nights cooling to roughly -15°C (5°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Orenburg peak at roughly -7°C (19°F) in January, dropping to about -15°C (5°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Orenburg averages just 42 mm (1.7 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Orenburg Region, Russia.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Orenburg Region, Russia with often poor weather in Orenburg.

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

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