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 | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 25.9 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.