Saratov Region Weather in January

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

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Saratov Balakovo Engels Khvalynsk

Planning a journey to Saratov Region, 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 Saratov Region in January

Saratov Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Saratov 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 -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Saratov. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Saratov Region, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Saratov Region, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 46 mm (1.8 in) in Saratov.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Saratov receives around 55 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Saratov Region by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March2°C (36°F) April13°C (55°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September21°C (70°F) October12°C (54°F) November3°C (37°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saratov Region in January

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

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 Saratov Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Saratov Region, Russia?

Temperature range in Saratov Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Saratov Region (January)

Saratov

In January Saratov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
55 hours
81 hours
Monthly snowfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Balakovo

In January Balakovo 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balakovo →

Engels

In January Engels generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
55 hours
81 hours
Monthly snowfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Engels →

Khvalynsk

In January Khvalynsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Shevyrevka

In January Shevyrevka 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
55 hours
81 hours
Monthly snowfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
12 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Saratov Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saratov -5°C (23°F) -11°C (12°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Balakovo -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Engels -5°C (23°F) -11°C (12°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Khvalynsk -6°C (21°F) -12°C (10°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Shevyrevka -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Saratov Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Saratov Region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Saratov sees daytime temperatures near -5°C (23°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Saratov peak at roughly -5°C (23°F) in January, dropping to about -11°C (12°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Saratov averages just 46 mm (1.8 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Saratov Region, Russia.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Saratov Region, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Saratov.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Saratov. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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