Stavropol Krai Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Stavropol Krai, Russia in January.

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Considering a trip to Stavropol Krai, 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 Stavropol Krai in January

Stavropol Krai, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Stavropol Krai generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Kislovodsk. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Stavropol Krai, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Stavropol Krai, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Budyonnovsk with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Stavropol with 48 mm (1.9 in). In Kislovodsk, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Stavropol Krai by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Stavropol Krai in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Stavropol Krai

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

Temperature range in Stavropol Krai (January)

Precipitation variation in Stavropol Krai (January)

Kislovodsk

In January Kislovodsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kislovodsk →

Pyatigorsk

In January Pyatigorsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pyatigorsk →

Essentuki

In January Essentuki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Essentuki →

Stavropol

In January Stavropol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
87 hours
102 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mineralnye Vody

In January Mineralnye Vody generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 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 Stavropol Krai in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kislovodsk 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Pyatigorsk 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Essentuki 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Stavropol 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mineralnye Vody 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Zheleznovodsk 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Stavropol Krai weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stavropol Krai, Russia in January?

In January, Stavropol Krai, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Kislovodsk sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -7°C (19°F).

What is the average temperature in Stavropol Krai, Russia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kislovodsk peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in January, dropping to about -7°C (19°F) overnight.

Does Stavropol Krai, Russia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Stavropol Krai, Russia. Kislovodsk averages only about 44 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Stavropol Krai, Russia?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Kislovodsk. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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