Tatarstan Weather in January

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

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Kazan Naberezhnyye Chelny Nizhnekamsk Al'met'yevsk

Planning a getaway to Tatarstan, Russia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Tatarstan in January

Tatarstan, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Tatarstan generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -7°C (19°F) and nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) in Kazan. 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 Tatarstan, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Naberezhnyye Chelny with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snowfall in Kazan with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Kazan sees roughly 49 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Tatarstan in January

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

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 Tatarstan

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

Temperature range in Tatarstan (January)

Precipitation variation in Tatarstan (January)

Kazan

In January Kazan generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
49 hours
89 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kazan →

Naberezhnyye Chelny

In January Naberezhnyye Chelny generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Naberezhnyye Chelny →

Nizhnekamsk

In January Nizhnekamsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nizhnekamsk →

Al'met'yevsk

In January Al'met'yevsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Al'met'yevsk →

Yelabuga

In January Yelabuga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yelabuga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tatarstan, in Russia.

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 Tatarstan in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kazan -7°C (19°F) -13°C (9°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Naberezhnyye Chelny -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Nizhnekamsk -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Al'met'yevsk -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Yelabuga -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Tatarstan weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tatarstan, Russia in January?

Expect poor weather across Tatarstan, Russia in January. The popular destination of Kazan averages -7°C (19°F) by day and -13°C (9°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Tatarstan, Russia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kazan peak at roughly -7°C (19°F) in January, dropping to about -13°C (9°F) overnight.

Does Tatarstan, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Tatarstan, Russia. Kazan averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tatarstan, Russia?

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

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

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