Karakol weather in January

January in Karakol: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Karakol · #483 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Karakol climate normals — January

Daytime high-3°C / 26°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-14°C / 7°F
Feels like (high)-8°C / 18°F
Rainfall19 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point-14°C / 7°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall25.9 cm / 10.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Karakol in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Karakol?
January in Karakol: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Karakol on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
What is the weather like in Karakol in January?
In January, Karakol averages a daily high of -3.5°C and a low of -14°C, with about 18.8 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Karakol in January?
Karakol has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in January.
Does it snow in Karakol in January?
Karakol sees roughly 25.9 cm of snowfall in January.

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