Balykchy in January

4.9out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -3°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.

-3°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
1Rainy days (4 mm)
9:13 hDaylight
08:28Sunrise · 17:41 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -3°C
  • Very dry: about 1 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -12°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-3° -12° J -1° -11° F 5° -5° M 11° 0° A 15° 5° M 18° 9° J 21° 11° J 20° 10° A 16° 6° S 10° 1° O 4° -4° N -1° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -3°C-12°C4 mm 1– – 4.9
February -1°C-11°C9 mm 3– – 4.7
March 5°C-5°C24 mm 7– – 5.0
April 11°C0°C51 mm 12– – 5.5
May 15°C5°C80 mm 17– – 5.7
June 18°C9°C81 mm 18– – 6.1
July 21°C11°C75 mm 17– – 6.6
August 20°C10°C65 mm 15– – 6.8
September 16°C6°C58 mm 15– – 6.2
October 10°C1°C38 mm 10– – 5.8
November 4°C-4°C16 mm 5– – 5.2
December -1°C-9°C7 mm 3– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Balykchy in January?

Daytime highs average -3°C and nights about -12°C.

When is the best time to visit Balykchy?

The best months are August, July, September.