Ulan-Ude weather in January (Buryatia, Russia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ulan-Ude this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Ulan-Ude tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. Winter occurs in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -29°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Ulan-Ude in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 7.8 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 113 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ulan-Ude. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ulan-Ude climate page with graphs.

 

Ulan-Ude, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -29°C  

Max Temperature -16°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 7.8 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 113 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in January

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Ulan-Ude should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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