Republic of Khakassia Weather in January

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

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Abakan

Considering a trip to Republic of Khakassia, 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 Republic of Khakassia in January

Republic of Khakassia, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Republic of Khakassia generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -12°C (10°F) and nighttime temperatures around -22°C (-8°F) in Abakan. 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 specific regional insights in Republic of Khakassia, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 14 mm (0.6 in) in Abakan.

Explore Republic of Khakassia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Republic of Khakassia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Abakan)

January-12°C (10°F) February-7°C (19°F) March3°C (37°F) April13°C (55°F) May20°C (68°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August25°C (77°F) September18°C (64°F) October9°C (48°F) November-1°C (30°F) December-9°C (16°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Republic of Khakassia in January

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

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 Republic of Khakassia

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Republic of Khakassia, Russia?

Abakan

In January Abakan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C (10°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -22°C (-8°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
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Max temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-18°C (0°F)
-22°C (-8°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
Monthly snowfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
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.

Republic of Khakassia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Republic of Khakassia, Russia in January?

In January, Republic of Khakassia, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Abakan sees daytime temperatures near -12°C (10°F), with nights cooling to roughly -22°C (-8°F).

What is the average temperature in Republic of Khakassia, Russia in January?

Average temperatures in Republic of Khakassia, Russia during January range from a nighttime low near -22°C (-8°F) to a daytime high around -12°C (10°F) in Abakan.

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

Not particularly. Abakan averages just 14 mm (0.6 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Republic of Khakassia, Russia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Republic of Khakassia, Russia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Republic of Khakassia, Russia with often poor weather in Abakan.

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

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