Krasnoyarsk Krai weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Krasnoyarsk Krai: highs of -16°C (3°F) and about 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average -24°C (-11°F) and cloud cover 65% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of -12°C (10°F) and 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Krasnoyarsk, the largest city in Krasnoyarsk Krai. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Krasnoyarsk Krai?
least pleasant month Weather score 44/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Krasnoyarsk Krai. For better conditions, consider Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Krasnoyarsk Krai in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 18 mm (0.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Krasnoyarsk Krai in January?
Days average -16°C (3°F) and nights -24°C (-11°F).
Krasnoyarsk Krai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°C (3°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 18 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| February | -12°C (10°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 18 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| March | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 24 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| April | 7°C (44°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 34 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm | 71% | fair |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 70 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm | 65% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 73 mm | 63% | best |
| September | 14°C (57°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm | 72% | fair |
| October | 4°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 43 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 36 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| December | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 29 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Krasnoyarsk Krai in January
Weather can differ a lot within Krasnoyarsk Krai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk | -16°C (3°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 18 mm | least pleasant |
| Norilsk | -25°C (-13°F) | -31°C (-24°F) | 36 mm | fair |
| Achinsk | -17°C (1°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 26 mm | least pleasant |
| Kansk | -16°C (4°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 21 mm | least pleasant |
| Zheleznogorsk | -17°C (2°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 26 mm | least pleasant |
| Minusinsk | -14°C (8°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 20 mm | least pleasant |
| Zelenogorsk | -16°C (4°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 21 mm | least pleasant |
| Lesosibirsk | -18°C (-1°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 29 mm | least pleasant |
| Talnakh | -25°C (-13°F) | -31°C (-24°F) | 36 mm | fair |
| Nazarovo | -16°C (2°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 26 mm | least pleasant |
| Sharypovo | -14°C (6°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 21 mm | least pleasant |
| Sosnovoborsk | -16°C (3°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 18 mm | least pleasant |