Republic of Mordovia Weather in January

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

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Saransk

Planning a journey to Republic of Mordovia, Russia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Republic of Mordovia in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) in Saransk. 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 Mordovia, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 49 mm (1.9 in) in Saransk.

Explore Republic of Mordovia by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March2°C (36°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August24°C (75°F) September18°C (64°F) October10°C (50°F) November1°C (34°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Republic of Mordovia in January

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

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 Mordovia

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

Saransk

In January Saransk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
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Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
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Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
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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 Mordovia weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Republic of Mordovia, Russia brings poor weather. In Saransk, daytime temperatures are typically around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime lows hover near -12°C (10°F).

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

In Saransk, the average daytime high in January is -5°C (23°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -12°C (10°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Republic of Mordovia, Russia during January, with Saransk averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Republic of Mordovia, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Saransk.

On average, the best time to visit Republic of Mordovia, Russia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Saransk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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